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Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is the main gateway to the city of Granada, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the surrounding Vega del Genil region of Andalusia. Compare transfer options to Granada city centre, the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada ski resorts and nearby coastal destinations with ease.
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About Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport serves the city of Granada, the province of Jaén and the wider eastern Andalusia region. Opened to commercial traffic in 1972, it has grown into an important regional gateway for both leisure and business travellers.
Located in the Vega del Genil area near Chauchina, about 17 kilometres west of Granada city centre and 106 kilometres from Jaén, the airport operates from a single compact passenger terminal. The building houses departure and arrivals areas, check-in desks, boarding gates, a shop, café, restaurant and car rental offices.
The airport offers scheduled connections to Spanish destinations such as Barcelona, Madrid and Mallorca, and supports seasonal international services. It is particularly convenient for visitors heading to the Alhambra, the ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada and the beaches of the Costa Tropical.
Ground transportation includes a regular bus service to Granada and Jaén, taxis, private transfers and car rental. With its small scale, short walking distances and essential passenger services, the airport provides a straightforward and efficient start or end to a journey in Andalusia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles all domestic and international flights. The compact building includes separate departure and arrivals areas, making navigation straightforward for passengers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to hotels, the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada and other destinations across Granada and eastern Andalusia.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car at Granada-Jaén Airport for independent travel around Granada, the Sierra Nevada, the Costa Tropical and the wider Andalusia region.
Bus & Group Transfers
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