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Spanish Airport Guide – A Guide to Airports & Flight Travel

Most airports in Spain are in excellent condition with modern installations and facilities.

Traffic has been steadily increasing since the strict COVID-19 measures were lifted.

The Spanish Airport Authority ( Aena ) is ranked among the top four providers of air navigation in Europe and has stakes in London’s Luton and Orlandos-Sandford airports.

During the COVID era in 2021, the busiest airport in Spain was once again Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez Airport ( previously Barajas ) which processed around 24 million passengers on over 217.000 flight operations.

The Top 3 Busiest Airports in Spain in 2021

1. Adolfo-Suarez Madrid Airport.  24.135.000 Passangers.
2. Barcelona El Prat. 18.875.000 Passengers.
3. Palma de Mallorca. 14.497.000 Passengers.

The International Code for all Spanish Airports

• Alicante Airport  ALC
• Almeria Airport (LEI)
• Asturias Airport (OVD)
• Barcelona Airport (BCN)
• Bilbao Airport (BIO)
• Burgos (RGS)
• Ceuta (JCU)
• Cordoba (OBD)
• El Hierro (VDE)
• FuerteventuraAirport (FUE)
• Girona Airport (GRO)
• Granada Airport (GRX)
• Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
• Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
• Jerez Airport (XRY)
• La Coruna Airport (LCG)
• Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
• La Gomera (GMZ)
• La Palma Airport (SPC)
• Leon (LEN)
• Madrid Airport (MAD)
• Malaga Airport (AGP)
• Melilla (MLN)
• Menorca Airport (MAH)
• Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)
• Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
• Pamplona (PNA)
• Reus Airport (REU)
• Santander Airport (SDR)
• Santiago Airport (SCQ)
• Seville Airport (SVQ)
• Son Bonnet (LESB)
• Tenerife Reina Sofia Airport (TFS)
• Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
• Tenerife South Airport (TCI)
• Valencia Airport (VLC)
• Valladolid Airport (VLL)
• Vigo Airport (VGO)
• Vitoria Airport (VIT)
• Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)

Major airlines flying into Spanish Airports

The national airline of Spain is Iberia with all the major airlines of the world using flying in and out of Spain on a daily basis.  The top budget flight carriers continue to increase their market share. The main pioneers of budget flights to Spain include Easyjet, Ryanair and Vueling.

Telephone numbers of all the major airline companies based in Spain.

Iberia  –  Tel. 901 111 500
Air Berlin. Tel. 902 333 335
Air Lingus – Tel. 902 502 737
Air Europe – Tel. 902 401 501
British Airways – Tel. 902 111 333
Easy Jet – Tel. 902 599 900
Lufthansa – Tel. 902 883 882
Qatar Airways. Tel. 917 699 770
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Ryanair – Tel. 00 44 871 2460011
United Airlines. Tel. 900 961 266
Vueling. Tel. 807 300 720
US Airways. Tel. 901 117 073
Wizz Air. Tel. 807 444 041
Emirates. Tel. 912 757 792
Alitalia. Tel. 902 100 323
American Airlines. Tel. 902 115 570
Spanish airport security

The EU flight security regulations need to adhere to all times when flying from an EU airport. The regulations refer specifically to:

• The items which you are not allowed on your person when passing through security checkpoints at airports.

• The items you are not allowed to carry, even in your checked luggage, onto an airplane.

• The security controls you will be subject to before boarding your flight.

Security Boarding

The national Spanish security forces and privately contracted security companies ensure passenger safety at all Spanish airports. The security forces include the national police, civil guard, regional police and local municipal police.

All passengers are required to follow the following procedures and rules when it comes to boarding an aircraft.

1. All passengers accessing boarding areas must pass through a security control point metal detector and pass their hand baggage and any other objects they may be carrying through X-ray screening equipment.
2. In line with European Union regulations, extra safety measures are in place at all Spanish airports to reinforce the safety of passengers and flights without affecting the overall quality of service.   These measures include the inspection of 100% of checked-in luggage and random manual inspections of passengers and hand luggage.
3. European Commission Regulation laws lay down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security, lists the prohibited articles passengers may not carry into security-restricted areas or the cabin of an aircraft, and those not allowed in checked-in baggage destined for the aircraft hold.

Checking In

Passengers may also be subjected to random manual inspections by officials at the security check-in area.

–  Before going through the security checkpoint, all passengers will be asked to show their boarding passes.

–  To help objects pass through the scanner, especially small items must be placed on trays provided for passengers.

Passengers are required to:

• Take off coats/jackets and/or overcoats and place them in the trays provided. These items must be examined separately whilst passengers are being inspected.
• Place laptop computers, or any other large electrical item, out of their case and place it in the tray so that it can be inspected separately from the case and the rest of their hand luggage at the security checkpoints.
• It is also recommended that passengers remove their belts and any other objects from their pockets before passing through the metal-detector arch.

Passengers who for health reasons have implants (pacemakers, cochlear implants, etc.) or appliances such as metal prosthetics must inform security personnel of their situation before going through the metal detectors so that they can be inspected manually.

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How to get to Camino de Santiago & Closest Airports

Getting to your starting point on the Camino de Santiago hiking trail will likely include a flight into a major airport followed by some combination of local flight, bus or train for arriving to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Oviedo and other cities where the trail begins. This guide shows you the best starting points for reaching Santiago de Compostela and how to get there.

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Camino de Santiago starting cities

Here which trails start in the city mentioned above and how far they are from Santiago de Compostela.

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Camino de Santiago Trails & Routes

• Camino Portugues

  The Portuguese Way, the second most popular route, starts in either Lisbon or Porto and takes hikers from Portugal to Spain. Considerably longer, the Lisbon hike starts at the Lisbon Cathedral and passes through Caldas da Rainha, the Alcobaca Monastery and Porto before crossing several rivers on its way north to Spain.

  Distance: 610 km (380 mi)
  Average duration: 21-30 days 
  Average difficulty/success rate: The Portuguese Way is relatively moderate. Minor elevation gains work to your advantage, though concrete and cobblestone roads, which it has its fair share of, can put a strain on the walk. The success rate is high.
   

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• Camino Primitivo

  A few ups and downs, rocky or muddy sections and the frequency of the paved roads make Camino Primitivo one of Camino de Santiago’s most challenging routes. It is, however, worth tackling, if only for the challenge and for the fact that it’s the oldest one. You will be rewarded with breathtaking views.

  Distance: 321 km (199 mi)
  Average duration: 12-15 days
  Average difficulty/success rate: Camino Primitivo has its fair share of challenging climbs and descents as well as paved sections, making it a difficult route. Still, if you take your time, the success rate is high.
   

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• Camino de Finisterre

  Once you’ve reached Camino de Santiago, you might continue on to the “end of the world”. Cape Finisterrae is one of Europe’s westernmost points, thus the name. Adding 90 kilometres to the trip along an ancient route, perhaps even another 29 to Muxia, might just be an epic way to wrap up the journey.

  Distance: 90 km (55 mi), 117 km (73 mi) to Muxia
  Average duration: 2-4 days
  Average difficulty/success rate: Because it’s a shorter hike and offers spectacular views, the road to Finisterrae is a moderate route to take on. The success rate is certainly high, even if fewer people traverse it, choosing to end their trip at the cathedral.
   

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• Camino Frances

  Is it a wonder why the French Way is favoured by most Camino de Santiago pilgrims? It’s not just the most traditional route, with a lot of history surrounding it. It also boasts lush landscapes, charming towns and great infrastructure along the way, taking travellers through the beautiful Iberian Peninsula for a month.  

  Distance: 772 km (480 mi)
  Average duration: 4 weeks
  Average difficulty/success rate: Due to the excellent infrastructure and facilities along the way, not only is Camino Frances an enjoyable hike, it’s also a fairly moderate hike. So long as you take a couple of days to rest along the way, you are guaranteed to make it to the end.

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• Camino del Norte

  For 827 kilometres, Camino del Norte stretches from the town of Irun in Basque Country to Santiago de Compostela, following Spain’s northern coastline. It’s not only the longest route in the network, it is also the least travelled and has fewer facilities, making it ideal for thru-hikers who prefer solitude and a challenge.

  Distance: 827 km (514 mi)
  Average duration: 36 nights
  Average difficulty/success rate: A little more than a month and a more rigid schedule could be challenging for less experienced hikers. The success rate is generally good, so long as you train beforehand and can tackle more than 21 miles a day.

• Camino Inglés

  A favourite among hikers arriving from the British Isles and northern Europe, the English Way starts from the City of Ferrol and runs straight south to Camino de Santiago. Though short, it does boast longer sections and major elevation changes, making it a challenge for the more casual walkers.

  Distance: 119 km (74 mi)
  Average duration: 6 nights
  Average difficulty/success rate: This ranks as medium to high in difficulty, though chances of completing are very good because of its short distance.
   

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Airports in Spain: from the most famous to the most unusual. Spain in Russian

With the growing popularity of Spain as a tourist destination, which now occupies one of the first places in the world, there has been a noticeable increase in passenger traffic at the country’s main airports, which are Madrid’s Barajas, which has been called the most luxurious in the world for many years, and El Prat ” in Barcelona. The airport in the Catalan capital is not only considered the fastest growing in Spain, but every year sets new records for the total number of arriving and departing passengers. At the same time, flights to new destinations appear and new airlines enter the market that can compete with the “old-timers”, for example, such as Norwegian, which covered almost all of Spain and a significant part of Europe and the USA with flights. nine0003

In addition to the above-mentioned airports of the “two capitals”, the high-capacity airports located in Malaga, Palma, the Canary Islands and Alicante should be strategically important objects in terms of further development of tourism in Spain. The air gates of the Costa Blanca have a very advantageous geographical position, since within an hour or so from there you can reach both the southern (Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja) and northern resorts of the region (Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Denia) , not to mention Alicante itself and Elche, the shoe capital of Spain. nine0003

Contrary to all expectations, Brexit – the UK’s exit from the EU – did not affect the number of passengers arriving in Alicante-Altea from Foggy Albion. According to the latest data, the difference in traffic between Altea and the main airport of the Valencian Community, Manises, has exceeded two times, and all indications are that this trend will continue in the future.

Among the most comfortable airports for passengers, according to a study by the Spanish Organization for the Protection of Consumer Rights (OCU), are by no means leaders in terms of passenger traffic. Santiago de Compostela, Girona and Alicante ranked first in terms of passenger service quality, followed by Palma, Barcelona and Madrid, while A Coruña, Seville and Tenerife were among the outsiders. The final score was derived according to a combination of eight criteria: information support, passenger safety (the final result was based on their opinions), accuracy of signs, accessibility for persons with disabilities, equipping and cleanliness of toilets, time for customs clearance and passport control, as well as the comfort of all waiting rooms, not only the VIP class. nine0003

No risk of strikes

Strikes at Spanish airports have become a real scourge for their normal functioning, while not only aircraft crews, flight attendants and flight attendants are on strike, but also employees of the entire institution, including garbage collectors and even security and control officers, whose duties include checking hand luggage. In the event that it is they who refuse to go to work, queues of several hundred meters are formed at airports, and the waiting time is at least doubled. nine0003

In the same Barcelona airport “El Prat”, which every year is among the best airports in the world, in addition to the world famous T1 and T2, there is a terminal that is called “corporate”. This terminal is located at a distance from the rest, and many passengers are unaware of its existence. Luxury planes take off and land here, so there can be no delays in their takeoff and landing in principle.

nine0002 The likelihood of discontent and strikes in this terminal is also ruled out because it is served not by Aena, as in the vast majority of cases, but by a number of other private companies. Their employees receive a much higher salary compared to other companies due to the fact that the terminal is engaged in servicing VIPs of the highest level.

However, in Spain there are several airports where things are in the most deplorable way, despite all the efforts of the authors of the projects and multimillion-dollar injections into development. nine0003

Unlucky Don Quixote

The title of the most unsuccessful project, conceived – no less – as an alternative to the Madrid “Barajas”, no doubt belongs to the airport in Ciudad Real, which stayed afloat for only four years, while the financial and economic crisis in Spain was gaining move. About €1.1 billion was invested in the first private airport in Spain under the pathos name Don Quixote, but these investments did not justify themselves. The plans to build an AVE high-speed train station were also not destined to come true, and as a result, instead of carrying two million passengers a year, as planned, Don Quixote closed its doors. nine0003

However, it is possible that the new owner of the airport in Ciudad Real, the company CRIA, which acquired it for €56. 2 million, will be able to breathe new life into it. This will require another €18 million to be invested, after which it is possible to resume flights this year, although most of them will be operated by cargo aircraft and low-cost airlines.

The airport in Ciudad Real is not the only one in Spain that has suffered the sad fate of an unrealized project. In the same 2012, the number of “ghosts” was replenished by the airport in Castellon, the construction of which cost € 150 million, and only five years later it began work, although passenger traffic still leaves much to be desired. nine0003

Monflorite is in less than perfect condition, near Huesca. Last year, thirty of his employees did not see a single commercial aircraft for six months, but the restaurant was constantly packed with residents of the surrounding settlements, who really liked the local “signature” dishes.

Other unprofitable airports include Albacete Airport, which only accepts charter flights during the holiday season, Sabadell, which has lost its former importance in the region, and Sant Boneta in Mallorca, where flight school students train and private jets land. nine0003

In January 2019, the number of airports increased again – this time after the commissioning of the Juan de la Cierva airport, designed to connect Murcia with the cities of the region, Asturias, Belgium, Ireland, the UK and the Czech Republic.

This whole situation is an echo of the construction boom that swept the country in the first half of the 2000s, and the situation with airports reflects the changes in the economic life of the country, so there is no doubt that there is much more to see here …

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Airports in Spain

Publication date: 03/19/2018

Spain – a country convenient for travel

SPAIN AIRPORT MAP

Airports located in almost every region receive a huge tourist flow.
And the popular resorts of the coast of the islands from the Costa Brava to Ibiza, and the central regions are connected into a single route network.

Popular airports in Spain

The largest passenger flows pass through Barcelona and Madrid, it is not surprising that the largest air gates of the country are located here. nine0003

MADRID-BARAJAS AIRPORT
Madrid-Barajas

Spain’s largest airport bears the name of Adolfo Suarez, the first prime minister of democratic Spain.
Located just 9 km from the business district and 13 km from the historic center of Madrid.
Madrid-Barajas Airport is the home airport of the national Spanish air carrier Iberia, so it is convenient to plan flights around the country with this airline through a connection here.

Airport Madrid – Barajas >>

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Barcelona Airport
Barcelona –el Prat Airport
Barcelona
Barcelona
Iberia, so it is convenient to plan flights around the country with this airline through a connection here.