How to get to Andalusia

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08/12/2020

Getting to Andalusia has never been easier! Andalusia is easily reachable from the majority of European cities, and we benefit from 5 main airports – that we will see in detail, plus two other airports (Faro, in Portugal and Gibraltar) that make it even easier to enjoy Andalusia for business or leisure purposes.

As we said, in Andalusia, there are 5 main airports, that in 2019 welcomed more than 32 million passengers – 12.5 million were international passengers. Statistics show a constant increase over the last few years and, according to Eurostat – European statistical office, Andalusia is the 7th most touristic region in Europe. This success is based on several pillars, including quality, safety, outstanding weather, culture, gastronomy and world-class infrastructures.

Let’s see a bit more in detail about the main destinations in Andalusia and how to get to them:

How to get to Malaga

If you want to arrive in Malaga for your next corporate or MICE event, Malaga airport is the main gateway, both to Malaga and to Andalusia. In 2019, it received 20 million passengers, making it the 3rd most important airport in Spain mainland and the 20th in the European Union. It welcomed 85% of all international visitors to Andalusia.

The airport connects Malaga, and therefore Andalusia, to more than 100 European cities and over 20 other Spanish destinations on a daily basis. Some other relevant destinations include New York, Montreal and Kuwait.

Its fantastic location, just 15 minutes away from Malaga city centre, allows reaching any point of interest within minutes. It is also located only 5 minutes away from Malaga’s FYCMA, the city’s congress and conference centre.

How to get to Marbella

If you want to celebrate your event in Marbella, Malaga airport is also your best choice. Marbella is located just 35 minutes from Malaga airport and, as mentioned above, links the area to over 100 European cities.

Gibraltar airport could also be a choice if you are travelling to Marbella, it connects Gibraltar with the most important British cities. In 2019, Gibraltar airport welcomed around 500,000 visitors.

How to get to Seville

Seville airport is the main gateway for your events in Seville. In 2019 it welcomed 7.5 million passengers, making it the second most important airport of Andalusia, after Malaga airport.

It links Seville to more than 40 European cities and nearly 20 Spanish cities. Located on the outskirts of the city, it allows all visitors to reach Seville city centre in just 10 minutes. It also ideally located 5 minutes from FIBES, Seville congress and conference centre.

Another option, located two hours away, is Faro airport (in Portugal). Welcoming over 9 million passengers, it links the area with around 50 European destinations.

How to get to Granada

Granada benefits from its own airport, located 20 minutes from the city centre, as well as from Granada’s first-class congress and conference centre.

Granada airport, yet small in size, it welcomes 1.2 million people yearly and connects Granada with several European destinations, as well as more than 10 Spanish destinations.

Also, Malaga airport is just 90 minutes away, linking Granada to more than 100 European cities.

How to get to the Costa del Sol

The whole area of Costa del Sol – an ideal location for all Corporate Events, and stretching from Malaga to Marbella, approximately, also benefits from Malaga airport, although Gibraltar airport should be another option to consider.

How to get to Other Andalusian destinations

How to get to Cadiz

If you want to celebrate an event of any kind in Cadiz, Jerez airport is your best choice. With a total of 1.1 million people in 2019, links the Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera area with almost 15 European cities as well as with 5 other Spanish destinations.

It is located 30 minutes away from the city of Cadiz, that also benefits from Gibraltar airport, located just 90 minutes away.

How to get to Cordoba

The city of Cordoba is easily reachable from Seville airport, located less than 90 minutes away, and connecting Cordoba with more than 40 European destinations.

Another good option to arrive in Cordoba is Malaga airport. Located just 100 minutes from Cordoba city centre, is the perfect gateway to Andalusia, connecting with over 100 destinations.

How to get to Jerez de la Frontera

If Jerez de la Frontera sounds like the perfect place for your corporate event, you should know Jerez airport is located just 15 minutes away from the city centre. As we mentioned before, it connects Jerez with several European destinations.

Also, Seville airport is located 1 hour away from Jerez de la Frontera city centre, and connects the area with over 40 European cities.

How to get to Ronda

If you are planning a corporate event in Ronda, you are lucky! Ronda is accessible from two different airports.

Malaga airport is located 75 minutes away from Ronda city centre, allowing all international visitors to enjoy inland Andalusia in no time. Also, Seville airport is located 100 minutes from Ronda. This means Ronda is connected to a large amount of European and worldwide cities in a short period of time.

As you can see, it is easier than ever to arrive in Andalusia. Andalusia is the perfect location for all Corporate and MICE events, not only because of its fantastic infrastructure, pleasant weather all year round or its delicious gastronomy. Andalusia is a very rich land, full of history, tradition, but with a 21st-century twist. The ideal place for all kind of events.

Meridional Events is your DMC for all MICE and Corporate Events in Andalusia. We help you with the organisation of your incentive trips, meetings, team building activities, corporate events and golf breaks in Malaga, Seville, Marbella, Granada and the Costa del Sol. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information, we will be delighted to help.

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