Flights from Nuremberg to Spain

Flights to Spain from Nuremberg

From Nuremberg, Vueling flies direct to 16 destinations in Spain. The flight to Barcelona takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes, and from there you can carry on to the Mediterranean coast, Andalusia, the islands or the Atlantic north.

Spain is really several countries in one, and what shapes your trip is not so much when you go as which of them you choose. With distances like these, a long weekend is enough to get to know one city, and a week lets you take in two or three.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Germany are both part 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.

Make sure it has not expired before you book: an out-of-date document is one of the most common reasons passengers are refused boarding. If you are travelling with children, each of them needs their own ID document. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay. If you hold a passport from a non-EU country, check your situation on the travel documents page.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport to the city 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 to the old town.

Mealtimes. This is the biggest change from Germany. In Spain, lunch is between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner starts from 21:00, with many kitchens closed until then. Dinner at 18:00 simply does not exist, so adjust your plans on the first day.

High-speed rail. The AVE links Madrid and Barcelona in about 2 and a half hours, and Madrid is where the lines to Seville, Malaga and Valencia start. The stations are right in the city centres, and punctuality holds its own against German standards.

Climate by region. The north, from Galicia to the Basque Country, is damp and green all year round, not so different from Bavaria. 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.

What to do in Spain

Barcelona and the Catalan coast

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, with a beach inside the city and the Boqueria market on the Ramblas. El Born and Poblenou have a very different feel just a few kilometres apart, and the Costa Brava is an hour away by car.

Andalusia

Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, flamenco in Triana and tiled courtyards, and it 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 in spring. Ibiza adds its coves and nightlife, while Tenerife and Gran Canaria are good options in the depths of winter.

Green Spain in the north

This is the part of Spain closest to the German climate: Atlantic, damp and green, with a density 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.

For a city weekend, cabin luggage is usually enough. For a week on the coast, a family trip or if you are bringing a bike, it pays to look at the luggage options in advance. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.