Spain Airports

After the US and France, Spain is the third most visited holiday destination in the world, largely due to the amount of Europeans visiting the south coast and the Balearic and Canary island chains. Spain is a big country and there is something of interest everywhere you go. Be sure to check out our 24hr guides to Barcelona, Ibiza and Madrid.

Spain has more than 50 airports, connecting its islands with the country's large urban centres and the rest of the world. Spain has a comprehensive and cheap public transport network, while reasonably priced air tickets make air travel within the country popular.

Madrid Barajas International Airport is Spain's central air hub, with more than 25-million people passing through its gates each year. The airport is forever increasing its passenger output, with additional flights and routes added each year. There are currently three terminals handling domestic, intercontinental and international flights, with terminals connected by moving walkways. The metro, buses and taxis provide access to Madrid city centre, but there is no direct rail link.

Spain's second busiest airport, Barcelona's El Prat de Llobregat is a modern facility that serves a large number of domestic and international flights, with 40 flights per day to and from Madrid alone. The airport's three terminals are linked by walkways, and trains conveniently serve the centre of Barcelona (here you will be able to transfer to the metro system). Buses and taxis are also available from the airport throughout the day.

Palma de Mallorca International Airport on the island of Majorca is also an extremely busy airport, handling in excess of 20-million passengers per year. Dozens of scheduled and charter flights arrive here from all over Europe. Palma Airport has one terminal with four concourses, and access to the city and nearby resorts is provided by buses, shuttles and taxis.

Tenerife Norte Los Rodeos International Airport handles around four-million passengers per year, a large number for such a small island airport. Scheduled flights mainly come in from Spain, but there are also many charter flights arriving from all over Europe. There are no rail connections at Los Rodeos, but buses, shuttles and taxis are available.