Granada Airport
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Granada Airport

Granada Airport, situated in the Vega del Genil region 17 kilometres outside the city, mainly handles scheduled flights to Barcelona and Madrid and therefore plays a key role in the socio-economic development of Granada and its area of influence: the Granada province, Jaén and the south-east of the Cordoba province.

At present, the airport has a single runway, 2,900 by 45 metres and a 90,350-square metre apron with twenty-five aircraft stands, of which eleven are for commercial planes. The passenger terminal has a surface area of 5,116 square metres and comprises the departures and arrivals zones, a cafeteria and restaurant, the VIP lounge, car hire offices and other services.

In 2003 Granada handled a total of 525,870 passengers, mainly concentrated over the Easter period and the summer months. By contrast, the majority of aircraft operations, which reached a total of 12,804 last year, take place in December, January and March. The airport also handled 101,2 tons of cargo.

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Airport Facts

Introduction
Granada Airport is located in the area known as Vega del Genil, or plains of the River Genil, 17 kilometres west of the city of Granada and near the small town of Santa Fe. The single-level terminal handles mainly domestic flights to Madrid, Barcelona and Mallorca, plus international flights to London and charter flights to other key cities in Europe. Approximately 600,000 passengers per year pass through Granada Airport.

Airport Parking at Granada
Car parking is available for 450 cars. For the first half hour, parking is free. After that, the hourly rate is a little less than €1; for long-term parking, the 24-hour rate is about €8. Outside the terminal entrance is a pick-up and drop-off area; assistance is available for the mobility impaired.

Amenities at Granada Airport
There are three ATM machines located around the terminal. A small post office can be found near the meeting hall. The airport has two casual dining establishments, plus two shops offering local foodstuffs, liquor, magazines and gift items. Two tour operators have booths at the airport to assist with further travel plans. There is one VIP lounge equipped with telephone and internet service. The airport has an information desk, as well as a tourist information booth.

Getting to and from Granada
The airport is just south of the A-92 Seville motorway; it is a 20-minute drive to the Granada city centre. Buses to Granada's Palacio de Congresos leave six times a day, from 8:00 to 19:00; return trips leave for the airport from 9:00 to 23:00. Check with the airport information desk for current timetables.