Alhambra
Nasrid palace and fortress complex on Sabika hill. Tickets sell out, so book well ahead.
Airport · Granada, Spain
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén GRX
16 km from central Granada. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 16 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- GRX · LEGR
About the airport
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport serves the provinces of Granada and Jaén. It lies about 17 km west of central Granada, between the towns of Chauchina and Santa Fe, next to the A-92 motorway.
Terminal
The airport has a single passenger terminal, compact and easy to get around. Most flights are domestic, with a few international routes that vary by season.
Services
The terminal has a café, shops, free wifi, a lounge, cash machines and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Línea Granada-Aeropuerto
Bus to central Granada stopping at the bus station and Gran Vía de Colón. The full journey takes about 45 min.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. Trips to Granada use the intercity fare; the ride takes about 20-25 min.
Taxis and transfers to Granada
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
Single, compact terminal, with all departures and arrivals in the same building.
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 Granada
Granada
Things to do in Granada
Granada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, was the last capital of the Nasrid kingdom. The Alhambra, the Albaicín quarter and its tapas tradition make it one of Spain's most visited cities.
Generalife
Summer palace of the Nasrid kings, with gardens and fountains next to the Alhambra.
Albaicín
Hilly quarter of Moorish origin. The San Nicolás viewpoint looks across to the Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada behind.
Catedral de Granada
Renaissance cathedral in the city centre, next to the Royal Chapel where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
Sacromonte
Neighbourhood of cave houses dug into the hillside, known for its flamenco shows.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Granada?
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén airport is about 16 km from central Granada.
How do I get from the airport to central Granada?
From Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén airport you can take Línea Granada-Aeropuerto (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén airport have?
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Granada?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal seen from the apron: Daniel Lobo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in desks: Andreuvv, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Departure lounge: Andreuvv, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alhambra: Jebulon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Generalife: Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Albaicín: Jebulon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Granada: David suárez Benítez 2, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sacromonte: Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons