Alcazaba de Badajoz
A large walled Moorish citadel on the hill above the city, with the Espantaperros tower and views over the Guadiana.
Airport · Badajoz, Spain
Badajoz BJZ
13 km from central Badajoz. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 13 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- BJZ · LEBZ
About the airport
Badajoz Airport is the commercial airport of Extremadura. It lies about 14 km east of Badajoz, near Talavera la Real, and shares its runway with the Talavera la Real military air base. It is also a handy option for travelling to Portugal’s Alentejo region.
Terminal
The airport has a single passenger terminal, small and easy to get around. It has only a few routes, all domestic, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Tenerife North.
Services
The terminal has a café, free wifi, a car park and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Tubasa línea 12
City bus between the airport and Badajoz, hourly on weekdays. At weekends and on public holidays it runs on demand, booked via the Tubasa app.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. Central Badajoz is about 14 km away, with a minimum fare of around €20.
Taxis and transfers to Badajoz
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
A small single terminal. Handles a few domestic routes, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Tenerife North.
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 Badajoz
Badajoz
Things to do in Badajoz
Badajoz, the largest city in Extremadura, sits on the banks of the Guadiana right by the Portuguese border. It keeps a large Moorish citadel, bastioned walls and an old town with arcaded squares.
Plaza Alta
An arcaded square at the foot of the citadel, with striking painted façades.
Puerta de Palmas
A monumental 16th-century gate flanked by two towers, at the end of the Palmas bridge over the Guadiana.
Catedral de San Juan Bautista
A fortress-like cathedral with a sturdy tower, on Plaza de España in the heart of the city.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Badajoz?
Badajoz airport is about 13 km from central Badajoz.
How do I get from the airport to central Badajoz?
From Badajoz airport you can take Tubasa línea 12 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Badajoz airport have?
Badajoz has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Badajoz?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal façade at the arrivals area: JulioCorrales, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The passenger terminal seen from the car park: Joeba, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alcazaba de Badajoz: CARLOS TEIXIDOR CADENAS, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza Alta: Stegop, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puerta de Palmas: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de San Juan Bautista: Zarateman, CC0, Wikimedia Commons