Basílica del Pilar
The great Baroque church by the Ebro, symbol of the city, with domes painted by Goya.
Zaragoza, Spain
Zaragoza: airports, things to do and where to stay
Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, sits on the banks of the Ebro halfway between Madrid and Barcelona. Its old town holds Roman, Moorish, Mudéjar and Baroque landmarks.
Zaragoza airports
From the airport to central Zaragoza
Zaragoza airport is about 13 km from central Zaragoza.
Línea 505 Aeropuerto
Transport Consortium bus with times matched to flights. Stops at Delicias intermodal station and continues to the city centre.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 20 min; trips from the airport carry a surcharge.
Zaragoza
Things to do in Zaragoza
Palacio de la Aljafería
11th-century Islamic palace, later a Christian royal residence and now home to the Aragonese parliament.
Catedral del Salvador (La Seo)
Cathedral blending Romanesque, Gothic, Mudéjar and Baroque styles, on Plaza del Pilar.
Puente de Piedra
Historic bridge over the Ebro, with the best views of the Pilar basilica.
Where to stay in Zaragoza
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Zaragoza?
Zaragoza is served by Zaragoza (ZAZ).
How far is the airport from central Zaragoza?
Zaragoza airport is about 13 km from central Zaragoza.
How do I get from the airport to central Zaragoza?
From Zaragoza airport you can take Línea 505 Aeropuerto (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Zaragoza?
Highlights of Zaragoza include Basílica del Pilar, Palacio de la Aljafería, Catedral del Salvador (La Seo), and Puente de Piedra.
Photo credits
- Basílica del Pilar: David Abián, CC BY-SA 3.0 es, Wikimedia Commons
- Palacio de la Aljafería: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral del Salvador (La Seo): FRANCIS RAHER, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puente de Piedra: CARLOS TEIXIDOR CADENAS, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons