Alcazaba de Almería
10th-century Moorish fortress, one of the largest in Spain, with walls running along the hill.
Airport · Almería, Spain
Almería LEI
8 km from central Almería. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 8 km
- terminals
- 1
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About the airport
Almería Airport lies 9 km east of the city, just 500 metres from the sea. It is a small, easy airport and the gateway to Cabo de Gata and the Almería coast.
Terminals
All flights use a single terminal, with domestic flights and links to several European cities, especially in summer. Its compact size means short walking distances.
Services
The terminal has a café, shops, free wifi and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Línea 30 (Surbus)
City bus to central Almería every day of the year. The journey takes about 35 min.
Taxi
Rank outside arrivals. The airport is 9 km from the centre, and an airport supplement applies.
Taxis and transfers to Almería
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
Small single terminal with domestic flights and links to several European cities.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Almería
Almería
Things to do in Almería
Almería, on the Mediterranean, is dominated by its great Moorish fortress. It is the base for discovering the unspoilt beaches and volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata.
Catedral de Almería
16th-century cathedral that looks like a fortress, built to withstand pirate raids.
Cable Inglés
Early 20th-century iron-ore loading pier next to the port.
Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Natural park with volcanic cliffs, coves and the Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, about 40 min away by car.
Playa de los Genoveses
One of the most beautiful unspoilt beaches in Cabo de Gata, near San José.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Almería?
Almería airport is about 8 km from central Almería.
How do I get from the airport to central Almería?
From Almería airport you can take Línea 30 (Surbus) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Almería airport have?
Almería has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Almería?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal and control tower seen from the access road: Olea, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal façade with the airport sign: Karl Döringer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in hall: Eduardo Milla, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An aircraft on the apron, next to the sea: দেবর্ষি রায়, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alcazaba de Almería: Jebulon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Almería: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cable Inglés: Ismael Olea, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cabo de Gata-Níjar: Martyn Thompson (Cabo de Gata Photography), CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de los Genoveses: isol, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons