Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
Also known as: Granada Airport, Granada-Jaén Airport, Federico García Lorca Airport.
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Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) is the airport for Granada and Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain, named after the Granada-born poet. It sits near Chauchina and Santa Fe, about 15 km (9 miles) west of Granada and about 100 km south of Jaén. It is a small airport, with around one million passengers a year before the pandemic.
Most flights are domestic. Vueling flies to Barcelona, Bilbao, Palma, the Canary Islands and Paris Orly; Iberia to Madrid and Melilla; Binter Canarias to Gran Canaria and Tenerife; Air Europa to Palma; and Volotea to Asturias and, from November 2026, Porto. Transavia connects Granada with Amsterdam.
All flights use a single terminal with one runway, so arrival is usually quick.
From the airport, most visitors head into Granada for the Alhambra, the Albaicín and the cathedral, up to the Sierra Nevada ski resort, down to the Costa Tropical around Almuñécar and Salobreña, or north to Jaén.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Aena
- Runways
One (09/27)
- Passengers per year
About 1.25 million in 2019; about 0.9 million in 2022
Arrival tips for Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
All flights arrive at the single terminal. Most come from elsewhere in Spain, so there are no passport checks. If you fly in from outside the Schengen area, you go through passport control, where non-EU visitors are registered in the EU's Entry/Exit System. The terminal is small, so baggage claim is usually quick.
Once you have your bags, follow the signs out of the arrivals hall to the bus stop, the taxi rank and the car rental desks. An airport bus runs into Granada, timed around the flights, and taxis wait outside the terminal. There is no train to the airport. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall.
If you plan to visit the Alhambra, book your tickets well ahead, as they often sell out.
Spain is on Central European Time (CET) and uses the euro. Granada sits high in the hills, so evenings can be cool even when days are warm.
Ground transportation
Granada is a short drive away; a taxi or pre-booked car is the simplest choice, and the airport bus is the cheapest.
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Taxis wait outside the terminal. Door to door to central Granada in a short ride, though cars cannot enter much of the old town.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for groups and trips to the Sierra Nevada, the Costa Tropical or Jaén.
Airport bus to Granada
A bus runs between the airport and Granada city center, timed around the flights. The cheapest option.
Car rental
Rental desks in the terminal, useful for touring Andalusia.
Terminals
Terminal
One terminal for all flights.
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Granada airport from the city center?
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is about 15 km (9 miles) west of Granada, near Chauchina and Santa Fe. An airport bus, taxis and pre-booked cars run into the city, a short drive away.
Which is the closest airport to the Alhambra?
Granada-Jaén Airport is the closest airport to the Alhambra, about 15 km west of Granada. For more international flights, many visitors use Málaga Airport and travel on by road to Granada.
Which airlines fly to Granada?
Vueling, Iberia, Binter Canarias, Air Europa and Volotea fly to Granada from Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Palma and the Canary Islands. Transavia flies to Amsterdam, and Vueling to Paris Orly.
Is there a train from Granada airport?
No. There is no train to Granada Airport. An airport bus connects the terminal with Granada city center, and taxis and pre-booked cars are available outside the terminal.
Is Granada airport the same as Jaén airport?
Yes. Its full name is Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, and it serves both provinces. Jaén itself is about 100 km north of the airport, so most visitors to Jaén continue by car or bus.
How do I get from Granada airport to the Sierra Nevada?
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is in the mountains southeast of Granada. The easiest way from the airport is by car, taxi or pre-booked transfer; by public transport you need to go into Granada first and change.