Catedral de León
Gothic cathedral known as the Pulchra Leonina, famous for its great medieval stained-glass windows.
Airport · León, Spain
León LEN
6 km from central León. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 1
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About the airport
León Airport lies in La Virgen del Camino (Valverde de la Virgen), about 6 km west of the city centre. It shares its runway with the military air base and handles little traffic, with only a few scheduled routes.
Terminal
The airport has a single, small and modern passenger terminal, with check-in, boarding and arrivals in the same building. There is no regular bus service, so the usual way to get there is by taxi or car.
Services
The terminal has a café, free wifi, car rental desks and parking.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Signposted rank outside the terminal. The ride to central León takes about 15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Single passenger terminal, small and easy to get around.
León
Things to do in León
León, a stop on the Camino de Santiago and a former royal capital, stands out for its Gothic cathedral, its Romanesque heritage and the tapas scene of the Barrio Húmedo.
Basílica de San Isidoro
Romanesque complex whose Royal Pantheon preserves 12th-century wall paintings.
Casa Botines
Gaudí's neo-Gothic building in the heart of the city, now a museum.
San Marcos
Former monastery with one of Spain's finest Plateresque façades, now a Parador hotel.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central León?
León airport is about 6 km from central León.
How do I get from the airport to central León?
From León airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does León airport have?
León has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in León?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The passenger terminal at dusk: Pablox, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- General view of the terminal from outside: ElViejoReino, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in desks: Pablox, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de León: David Jiménez Llanes, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basílica de San Isidoro: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casa Botines: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- San Marcos: José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons