Flying direct to Granada Airport
IMPORTANT: for more information about cheap international flights direct to Granada airport, see this page.
There are not many international flights to Granada airport. There are many more flights to Málaga so many people fly to Málaga and then catch a bus or hire a car (see information below). The situation can change. At the moment, a new link between Luton airport and Granada operated by Wizz Air is scheduled to start at the end of October 2026. Information can quickly go out of date so it is best to use a flight aggregator like SKYSCANNER or Google Flights.
Granada airport is 12km from the city centre. On arrival it is best to get a taxi from the airport so that you can get to your accommodation without walking through the streets with your luggage. The taxi costs approximately 31€ to 38€ depending on your destination within the city. Click here for more info about how to get from the centre of Granada to Granada airport.
Granada airport is 12km from the city centre. On arrival it is best to get a taxi from the airport so that you can get to your accommodation without walking through the streets with your luggage. The taxi costs approximately 31€ to 38€ depending on your destination within the city. Click here for more info about how to get from Granada to Granada airport.
There is also an airport bus service that coordinates with flight arrivals to take you into the centre of Granada. There is more information about the airport bus on this page and a map with the bus stops here.
Notes:
You can search for flights using multi airline searchers such as SKYSCANNER
Flying to Málaga Airport
Málaga is the closest international airport to Granada and there are many flights. Málaga airport is 125km from Granada and it takes about 90 minutes to drive from Málaga to Granada.
GETTING FROM MÁLAGA BY BUS
The best way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by bus. ALSA operates frequent direct services from both Málaga Airport and Málaga Bus Station to Granada Bus Station. Visit the official ALSA website to check real-time times, prices, and to book your seat in advance.
When you come out of arrivals, go straight on and you will come to the bus stop
If you prefer to go via Málaga city centre, the "A" Express airport bus to Málaga bus station runs frequently throughout the day. You can pay the driver directly when you board using cash or a contactless bank card (single ticket: 4€). From the Málaga bus station, you can then catch a regular ALSA bus to Granada.
Granada bus station is just outside town, so you will have to get a taxi or a bus into the centre.
Getting from Málaga in a hire car
Remember that the only point in having a car in the centre of Granada is for going on excursions. Parking in the centre can be expensive. We recommend using long-stay parking like the Severo Ochoa car park, which costs 60 euros per week (click here).
Most companies have pick-up and drop-off points both at Granada airport and in the centre of Granada. There is some good advice about hiring cars here.
Getting from Málaga airport in a taxi
If you prefer a taxi, we recommend booking a private transfer in advance to secure a fixed price. If taking a taxi from the airport rank, expect to pay between 150-180 €. Always ask for an approximate price before departing.
Getting to Granada by Train
Latest News: Granada has a high-speed rail link (AVE) connecting to the rest of Spain, including Madrid. It is worth noting that for travel between Málaga and Granada, the bus is often more frequent and sometimes faster than the train.
It is best to book train tickets via the official Renfe website or a travel aggregator like Omio. The train station is centrally located in Avenida de Andaluces.
Getting to Granada by Bus
There are many buses each day to and from other large Spanish cities. To buy tickets online, visit ALSA. You can check times and prices and even choose your seats. The bus station is slightly out of town and you will need to get a taxi or a bus to get to the centre. There is a taxi rank directly outside the front door of the bus station. To get into the centre, get on a 33 bus.
From Madrid
If you are coming from Madrid you will need to go to "Estación del Sur".
The nearest metro station to "Estación del Sur" is Méndez Álvaro. There is a regular bus service between Madrid and Granada, and buses leave every hour. We recommend you book your tickets in advance to guarantee your seat on the official ALSA website.
Getting taxis within Granada
It is not standard to book taxis in advance within the city, but if you call, they usually arrive within 10 minutes. To get a taxi, go to a taxi rank or phone 958 280 650 or 958 281 065. There are many ranks in Granada, including the Bus Station, Train Station, Plaza Nueva, and near the Corte Inglés.
Driving to Granada
The Spanish road network is excellent. It takes about 5 hours to Madrid, 11 hours to Barcelona, and 90 minutes to Málaga. For distances and driving instructions from other cities, click here. Advice about hire car companies can be found here.