Gibraltar International Airport is the civil airport serving Gibraltar, known as the British overseas territory. The runway belongs to the Ministry of Defense to be used by the Royal Air Force as RAF Gibraltar. National Air Traffic Services has a contract to provide air navigation services at the airport.
In 2017, the airport carried 571.184 passengers and 302.094 kg of cargo on a total of 4.888 flights. The only international aerodrome in the region, Gibraltar Airport is exposed to strong cross winds along the Gulf of Gibraltar, so landings take place under difficult conditions in winter.
As of 2021, EasyJet is the largest airline operator in Gibraltar. In addition, the airport serves British Airways, Eastern Airways and Wizz Air UK.
Although the port is located in Gibraltar, the aerodrome is also used by people traveling to or from neighboring parts of southern Spain, such as Costa del Sol or Campo de Gibraltar. Private jet charter services that desire to provide transportation to these regions due to its location frequently use Gibraltar Airport.
Gibraltar private jet charter prices
Although Gibraltar air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Gibraltar are as follows.
| Light Jet | 23.800 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 33.200 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 39.550 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Gibraltar, separating Europe and Africa
While Gibraltar was an important naval base for the British, the airport was built on a racetrack in the region during World War II. The airport was opened in 1939 and was intended only for the Royal Navy’s use in an emergency. However, the runway was later expanded by reclaiming some land from the Gulf of Gibraltar using the rocks blasted from the Gibraltar Rock during the works in military tunnels. This last major extension of the runway has allowed larger planes to land in Gibraltar.
The runways, which were used for emergency throughout the war, began to be used for civil aviation on November 3, 2003, when Monarch announced a new route from Gibraltar to Manchester Airport.
In late 2005 and early 2006, the implementation of a new agreement was one of the main topics of the Gibraltar Tripartite Forum between the Governments of Gibraltar, Spain and the United Kingdom. As a result, the Córdoba Agreement was signed by all parties on September 18, 2006. This ended all discriminatory restrictions on civil flights to Gibraltar International, including banning flights over Spanish territory and excluding Gibraltar from all EU treaties on air transport and allowing civil flights from all nations to Gibraltar International.
After this agreement, many airline companies started to operate flights to Gibraltar Airport. Following the service of different airlines in the region, the fact that the landings in Gibraltar being dangerous, especially in the winter months, emerged and on September 4, 2015, overnight works were started for the re-coating of the runway and the works were completed in January 2016.
The aerodrome is located on the isthmus that connects Gibraltar to the rest of the Iberian Peninsula. Whether the territory of the aerodrome has been transferred by the Treaty of Utrecht is still under discussion by Spain and England.
Gibraltar travel guide
Gibraltar, which has hosted British military units for many years, appears as an alternative route in terms of tourism, especially after the liberalization of civil aviation. Casemates Square is the first place that welcomes tourists visiting Gibraltar. This square is located the center of Gibraltar, and all cafés and restaurants are located in this area.
The second point that attracts the attention of tourists is the area called Main Street, where there are many shops and tax-free sales are made. Other places to visit in the country famous for its natural beauties are the Botanical Garden, Nature Reserve, St. Michael’s Cave and the Great Siege Tunnels.
Of course, the Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and separates the African and European continents, draws the greatest attention.
Transportation from Gibraltar Airport to the center and Spain
Getting to the center from Gibraltar Airport is very easy and is provided by the bus no. 5. The bus stop is located on Winston Churchill Avenue, a two-minute walk from the terminal. In addition, shuttles to the Spanish region are also available near the airport.
For those who want to travel in the country by taxi, there are fixed taxi stands located in Kazmatlar Square, Piazza, Anglican Cathedral, and Trafalgar Cemetery areas outside the Airport Terminal, providing 24-hour service. For passengers wishing to travel to Spain, there is a taxi stop to the right of the border exit at CA-34/N-351 Av Principe de Asturias.
Passengers who want to travel by private vehicles can reach the center via the British Lines Road just outside of Winston Churchill Boulevard.
Passengers traveling from Spain by private vehicles can reach the airport within 15 minutes by using the A7/E15 (Cadiz-Malaga Motorway), Junction 118 (Algeciras/Tarifa) or Junction 119 (Estepona/Malaga).
