Airports in Spain

Alicante Airport (ALC):www.aal.com.au is located 7 miles south of Alicante.

To / from the airport: Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport (journey time to Alicante: 15-20 minutes). The taxi rank is situated in front of the Arrivals hall. Bus: 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:Money and communications: Facilities include bureau de change, ATMs and a post office. Eating and drinking: There are bars and restaurants, a fast-food outlet, an ice cream parlor and a cafeteria. Eight cafés and four restaurants are located in the Costa Blanca Plaza, the airport shopping and entertainment center. Shopping: Shops include newsagents, tobacconists, gift and jewelry shops, a music store, cake shop, sports and shoe shops, CD and video store, and three duty-free shops. Luggage: There are lost property offices on the ground floor. There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. Other facilities: There is a 24-hour first aid service and a pharmacy.

El Prat Barcelona Airport (BCN):www.aena.es is located seven 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. It is a good option for those with little luggage. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city center 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. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include 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.

Gran Canaria Las Palmas Airport (LPA):www.aena.es is located on the east coast of the island, 10 miles south of Las Palmas..

To / from the airport: Most tour operators arrange transport for their clients. For those that don't, there is a taxi rank at the airport and frequent bus services between to Las Palmas and other towns on the island.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include bureau de change, ATMs, a post office, a children's play area and a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD):www.aena.es is located 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 center is around half an hour.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, currency exchange, ATMs, shops, restaurants and bars, chapels, business centers, 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.

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

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: Facilities at the airport include a 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 (Majorca) Airport (PMI):www.aena.es is located five 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: Facilities at the airport include 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.

Sur Reina Sofia Airport, Tenerife (TFS):www.aena.es is located in the south of Tenerife, within easy distance of the west coast resorts.

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: Facilities at the airport include 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.