Flights from Hanover to Spain

Flights to Spain from Hanover

Vueling flies direct from Hanover to 19 destinations in Spain. Barcelona is around 2 and a half hours away, and from there the Mediterranean, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north are all within reach.

Spain works like several countries in one, so the choice that shapes your trip is which Spain to visit. Timing matters less. Distances are short enough that a long weekend covers one city well, and a week lets you link two or three.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Germany are both members of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so German and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport, with no visa.

Check it has not expired before you book: an out-of-date document is one of the most common reasons for being refused boarding. Children need their own document too. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay and is worth bringing. If you hold a passport from a non-EU country, check your case on the travel documents page before you confirm.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport to the centre. The main airports are well connected, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Malaga, the commuter train serves the city centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km into the old town.

Mealtimes. This is the biggest change from Germany. Lunch in Spain is served between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner from 21:00, with many kitchens closed before then. Nobody eats dinner at 18:00, so on your first day it pays to plan around local hours.

High-speed rail. Madrid and Barcelona are around 2 and a half hours apart, and lines from Madrid run to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. Stations sit in the heart of each city, and trains keep time in a way that would not look out of place in Germany.

Climate by region. The north, from Galicia to the Basque Country, is damp and green all year, not so different from Germany. The interior has summers above 40°C and cold winters. The Mediterranean coast, Andalusia and the islands get sunshine for most of the year.

The currency is the euro, and Spain uses type C and F plugs at 230V. Spanish is the official language, and Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia have co-official languages of their own.

What to do in Spain

Barcelona and the Catalan coast

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, with beaches inside the city and a food scene that runs from the Boqueria market to starred restaurants. To the north, the Costa Brava adds coves and fishing villages an hour away by car.

The south: Seville, Granada and Malaga

Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, flamenco and tiled courtyards, and is at its best in spring. Granada is home to the Alhambra and the Generalife, while Malaga offers the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the Costa del Sol.

The islands

Palma de Mallorca pairs a Gothic cathedral facing the sea with the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site, and cycling routes that draw German riders every spring. Ibiza mixes coves with nightlife, while Tenerife and Gran Canaria are good choices for escaping the cold in winter. Tenerife also has Mount Teide, one of its main attractions.

The green north

This is the Spain closest to the German climate: Atlantic, damp and green, with a concentration of acclaimed restaurants that is hard to match. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, and Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino with a cathedral that is a World Heritage Site.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

A city weekend works with cabin luggage alone. A week on the coast, a family trip or bringing a bike, which has its own conditions, all call for a closer look beforehand. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.