Airports in Spain

Alicante Airport (ALC):www.aena.es is located 11km (7 miles) south of Alicante.

To/from the airport: Taxis are available at the airport. The taxi rank is situated in front of the Arrivals hall. Scheduled buses run every hour to/from Alicante central bus station. Other services run to Benidorm and Murcia. All buses depart from opposite the Arrivals hall.

Facilities: bureau de change, ATMs and a post office, bars, restaurants and shops. There are lost property offices on the ground floor. There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. There is a 24-hour first aid service and a pharmacy.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD):www.aena.es is located 12km (8 miles) from the city.

To/from the airport: The airport is served by regular buses, the metro system and taxis. The airport bus connects to the Plaza de Colon, departing from the Arrivals level of each terminal every 15 minutes day and night. Trains run daily, linking to the city and stations connected to the main rail network. There are official taxi stands outside each terminal, and visitors are advised to use these rather than unofficial taxis. Journey time to the city centre is around half an hour.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, currency exchange, ATMs, shops, restaurants and bars, chapels, business centres, a post office and pharmacies. The new Terminal 4 has a Turkish bath, and foot spa and hydro-massage area. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.

Barcelona Airport (BCN):www.aena.es is located 12km (8 miles) southwest of central Barcelona.

To / from the airport: The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city centre every 30 minutes, costing around €2.40; the airport station is located near Terminal A and is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered.

Facilities: ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty free), a children's play area, wireless internet access, VIP lounges, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Ibiza Airport (IBZ):www.aena.es The airport is located 7km (4.5 miles) southwest of Ibiza.

To/from the airport: Ibizabus line 10 runs between the airport and Ibiza. There is a bus information phone line. The taxi rank is located next to the terminal. There are regular ferry crossings from Ibiza to Formentera.

Facilities: ATMs, bureau de change, bank, post office, fast-food restaurants, bars, restaurants and cafés, duty-free shops, first aid facility, pharmacy, chapel, travel agencies, tour operators, lost property office. There is no left-luggage facility at the airport.

Lanzarote Airport (ACE):www.aena.es is located 5km (3 miles) from Arrecife.

To/from the airport: Arrecifebus routes 22 and 23 go to/from Arrecife-Playa Honda bus station. The bus station is situated next to Arrivals. Taxis are available at the airport and depart from taxi ranks next to Arrivals.

Facilities: ATMs, bureau de change, fax, photocopying and Internet access. Cafés, bars, restaurants, ice cream parlour, fast-food outlets, cafeteria, duty-free shops, lost property facilities, pharmacy, first aid, travel agency. There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport.

Gran Canaria Airport (LPA):www.aena.es is situated 18km (11 miles) south of Las Palmas

To/from the airport: There are frequent bus services operated by Global between the airport and the capital, as well as other destinations on the island. Bus 60 runs to Las Palmas for Parque de San Catalina and Parque de San Telmo. Bus 66 runs to Faro de Maspalomas. Bus services depart from outside the Arrivals halls of zones A and C. Taxis are available from stands outside the Arrivals areas of all three zones.

Facilities: Bank, bureau de change, post office, internet cafe, coffee shops, bars, fast-food stands, 24-hour deli, duty-free shops, florist, jewellers, mini supermarket, lost property offices, 24-hour medical service, pharmacy, baby rooms, children’s play room, chapel, travel agencies and tour operators.

Malaga International Airport (AGP):www.aena.es is located 8km (5 miles) southwest of the city centre.

To/from the airport: Buses, trains and taxis all serve Malaga airport. A bus leaving to the city departs every half hour and there are also buses to Marbella departing every 45 minutes. Taxis outside the airport add airport carrying charges and take approximately 20 minutes to reach the city. There are trains to Malaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola that depart every 30 minutes.

Facilities: Bank, ATMs, bureau de change, restaurants and bars, shops, a post office, the National Museum of Air Navigation and Transport and a VIP lounge.

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI):www.aena.es is located 8km (5 miles) east of Palma.

To/from the airport: Most tour operators organize transport to hotels. For those that don't, there are several buses that connect the airport to Palma and other major towns and resorts on the island. Buses leave from outside Arrivals. There are also several taxi companies operating from the airport.

Facilities: ATMs, a bank, bureau de change, shops, bars and restaurants, a post office and a children's play area. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Tenerife South - Reina Sofia (TFS):www.aena.es The airport is located 60km (37.5 miles) from Santa Cruz.

To/from the airport: Most tour operators arrange transport from the airport. For those that don't, there are regular buses to Santa Cruz, Los Cristianos and other towns and resorts on the island. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: Restaurants, bars, shops, ATMs, a bank, post office, children's play area and currency exchange facilities. Disabled facilities are adequate; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline or travel agent in advance.