Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport is a Spanish airport owned by Aena, located 17 kilometres northwest of the city, between the municipalities of Chauchina and Santa Fe, both in Granada, Spain.
It is the third largest airport in Andalusia in terms of passengers and cargo. It operates both commercial passenger flights and freight services between various Spanish cities and the rest of Europe.
The commercial flight offer includes a total of fourteen destinations. These include international flights to various European cities such as London-London City, London-Gatwick, Manchester, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Nantes-Atlantique, Berlin and Milan-Malpensa. As far as Spain is concerned, Granada’s connections include Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Melilla, Gran Canaria and Tenerife Norte. Due to the port’s connections, the port is an important location for private jet flights.
Spain private jet charter prices
Although Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport 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 → Granada are as follows.
| Heavy Jet | 38.800 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 56.100 EUR |
| VIP Airliner | 86.950 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.
Brief history of Granada Airport
The beginnings of aviation in Granada are linked to Armilla airport, one of the oldest airports in Spain, which operated commercial flights until the new airport was opened. The limited success of the lines operated at Armilla and the lack of a suitable runway for new aircraft led to the construction of a new airport in the 1960s. Work began in 1970 and the airport opened for domestic and international passenger and freight traffic on 15 June 1972. The first commercial flights took place in October 1973.
In the early 1990s, with Granada set to host the 1996 Alpine Ski World Cup, airport facilities were significantly improved, notably by extending the aircraft parking area, increasing the runway length, remodelling the power station, constructing an administrative building for the Aena and other services, and renovating the terminal.
In 2006, the airport was renamed Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport as a result of government agreements with the tourism sector of the provinces of Granada and Jaén. In 2008, the port suffered a financial crisis, which led to the loss of many contracts and the loss of passengers. As the crisis continued in the following years, Aena took steps to increase the port’s passenger numbers through policy changes. The airport, which survived the crisis period with the changes made and new routes added, emerged from the crisis in 2018.
List of places to visit in Granada
Granada is a city located in the Andalusia region of Spain and is rich in historical, cultural and tourist attractions:
Alhambra: This historic building is the most famous landmark of Granada and one of the most important historical sites in Spain. The Alhambra is considered one of the most important Mawlawi buildings in Spain and also serves as a museum where historical artefacts are exhibited.
Cathedral de Granada: This cathedral is one of the most important churches in Granada and is considered one of the most important cathedrals in Spain. The cathedral was built in the gothic style and contains important historical artefacts.
Albayzin: This area is one of the oldest and most historic parts of Granada and is one of the city’s most important tourist attractions. In the Albayzin district, there are historical buildings, churches and museums.
Mirador de San Nicolás: This is an ideal place to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Granada, and it is also where Granada’s most famous nightclubs are located.
Granada Cathedral: This cathedral is one of the most important churches in Granada and is considered one of the most important cathedrals in Spain. The cathedral is built in the gothic style and contains important historical artefacts.
Plaza Nueva: This square is one of the most popular and favourite squares in Granada and is surrounded by some of the most important historical buildings in Spain. Social events are often organised in the square.
Granada airport transport routes
The port is located 17 km from the city centre and bus, taxi and car rental options are available to get to the centre.
It takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the city centre with nearly 10 buses and municipal buses operating within the airport. The buses departing from the bus stops located outside the port operate until 23:50. The direct line to the city centre, which is only marked “Granada – Airport”, does not stop at any intermediate stops.
Taxis are available 24/7 at the taxi stands located at the port exit. There are also offices of different car rental companies in the airport.
