Gibraltar Airport

Gibraltar Airport is not technically in Spain I know but a lot of people visiting the western edge of the Costa del Sol or the Costa de La Luz use Gibraltar Airport. There have also been some long and deep discussions between the Spanish and UK Governments about Gibraltar with the Spanish keen to have some kind of use of the airport.

The only nuisance about flying into Gibraltar is that you then have to walk or drive over the border into Spain and then continue your journey from there. Taking a car across the border can take forever, depending on what mood the Spanish customs guys are in! Walking shouldn't take more than a few minutes.

In fact the walk from the aircraft to the Spanish side of the border is probably shorter than the walk from the plane at Malaga Airport to luggage hall!

If you are travelling into Spain it is best to check their policy on taking cars across the border. Niza Cars are based at Gibraltar Airport and Avis also have an office in Gibraltar just up the road from the airport.

We provide details on Avis at Gibraltar Airport and Niza at Gibraltar Airport

British Airways, Monarch and Easyjet all offer flights to Gibraltar from the UK.

We have provided information on flights from: Gatwick to Gibraltar - Luton to Gibraltar - Manchester to Gibraltar and Madrid to Gibraltar .

Air Andalus’ flights from Gibraltar Airport to Madrid Airport have been suspended until April 19th due to “technical difficulties” after it was alleged they owed nearly half a million euros to a leasing company. The airline is being sued by GE Capital Aviation Services over alleged debts of around €400,000 euros for leasing two aircrafts.

.As there are only a small number of Gibraltar Airport arrivals each day you can simply call the airport to check whether any flight arrivals are on time or not or you can obtain information on live flight arrivals in Gibraltar here.

When you arrive in Gibraltar you are treated to a magnificent first view of the Rock from the top of the airplane steps.

When you are leaving Gibraltar head for the small departures hall which has about 6 check in desks, an information desk, Monarch and Easyjet ticket offices, toilets and a shop and cafeteria.

You can obtain information on live flight departures in Gibraltar here

Taxis at Gibraltar Airport are always waiting for the flights and you will find them just outside the terminal building. If you are travelling into Spain simply cross the border on foot and pick up a Spanish Taxi.

We have written an article on driving in Gibraltar which we hope will be of use to you.

Taxis can be booked on (0034) 35070027 or by visiting the taxi ranks at the Frontier, Casemates Square, Piazza, Anglican Cathedral and Trafalgar Cemetery

Gibraltar Airport buses can be found opposite the terminal building and these are the main buses that go around Gibraltar.

We have provided a route guide and timetable for the airport bus services.

The Skyshop at Gibraltar Airport sells everything from alcohol to cigarettes, food, newspapers, magazines etc.

The telephone number of the lost property store at Gibraltar Airport is 00 350 73026 . Or you can write to: Lost Property Section, Terminal Management Ltd, Gibraltar Airport, Winston Churchill Avenue, Gibraltar. Fax Number (00 350) 73925 email Address info@gibraltar-airport.com

There is a left luggage store at Gibraltar Airport near the check in desks in the departure area. Prices vary depending on length of time and size of holdall or suitcase. If it's not manned go to the information desk for help.

To save you time finding your way around when you arrive in Gibraltar, we have provided an up to the minute Gibraltar Area Guide on sporting and leisure amenities which includes the best Shops in Gibraltar, Gibraltar Golf Courses, the different types of Gibraltar Beaches, recommended Gibraltar Restaurants, details of Amusements in Gibraltar for family days out and Gibraltar Local Attractions.

In some ways the most important aspect of all, Gibraltar Weather gives you a full 3 day, 5 day and 10 day forecast with information on the year round climate on the Rock and the surrounding area.