Flights from Stuttgart to Spain

Travel to Spain from Stuttgart

Stuttgart has direct Vueling flights to 19 destinations in Spain. Barcelona, the closest, is around 2 hours away, and the Mediterranean, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north are all within reach.

Spain changes a lot from region to region, and the damp, green north is the part closest to what you know from Swabia. A long weekend is enough to get to know one city. With a week, you can combine 2 or 3.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Germany are both in 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Check that it has not expired before you book: an out-of-date document is one of the most common reasons for being refused boarding. If you are travelling with children, each one needs their own, and if they are not travelling with both parents bring the relevant authorisation with you. The European Health Insurance Card gives you access to public healthcare while you are away. If you are a national of a non-EU country, check what applies to you on the travel documents page.

What to know when you land in Spain

Airport to city centre. Getting from the main airports into town is easy, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, around 2 hours from Stuttgart, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the city centre in under half an hour. In Málaga, the local commuter train serves the centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Palma an airport shuttle bus takes you the 8 km into the old town.

Mealtimes. This is the biggest change from Germany. Lunch in Spain is between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner starts at 21:00, with many kitchens closed until then. In a lot of areas shops close in the middle of the day, and dinner at 18:00 simply does not happen.

High-speed rail. Taking a little longer than the flight from Stuttgart, the AVE links Madrid and Barcelona in around 2 hours 30 minutes, and the lines to Málaga, Valencia and Seville all start in Madrid. Stations are right in the city centres, and punctuality holds up well against German standards.

Climate by region. The north, from Galicia to the Basque Country, is damp and green all year round, not far off what you get in Swabia. The interior tops 35°C in summer and turns cold in winter. The Mediterranean coast, Andalusia and the islands get sunshine for most of the year.

Spain uses the euro, and plugs are types C and F, at 230V.

What to do in Spain

Barcelona and the Catalan coast

Barcelona, the closest destination from Stuttgart at around 2 hours, has Park Güell, the Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter, plus the Boqueria market on the Ramblas and a city beach. El Born and Poblenou feel quite different despite being only a few kilometres apart, and the Costa Brava is an hour away by car.

Andalusia

Seville, with a climate nothing like Swabia’s, means the Santa Cruz quarter, the Giralda, flamenco in Triana and the Real Alcázar, and it is at its best in spring. Granada has the Alhambra and the Generalife, while Málaga has the Alcazaba, the Picasso Museum and the Costa del Sol.

The islands

For a long weekend, Palma de Mallorca goes well beyond beach holidays: an old town with a Gothic cathedral facing the sea, hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site, and wineries inland. Ibiza adds the coves and the nightlife, and Tenerife and Gran Canaria work even in the middle of winter.

The green north

This is the part of Spain whose climate comes closest to Swabia’s: Atlantic, damp and green, with a concentration of acclaimed restaurants that is hard to match. Bilbao pairs the Guggenheim with the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, San Sebastián has La Concha, and Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

From Stuttgart, your luggage allowance comes with the fare you book. 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 short break in Spain, a backpack or cabin bag is usually enough. For longer stays, or if you are travelling as a family, it is best to decide when you book. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.