Gibraltar Airport is among the world's most unusual airports: the runway directly crosses Winston Churchill Avenue, the main road connecting Gibraltar to Spain, which is closed to traffic at every takeoff and landing.
It is located very close to the city center, about 1 km away.
How to get to Gibraltar Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GIB
Parking near Gibraltar Airport
The parking, compact, is reachable on foot in just a few minutes from the terminal.
Rates are generally in line with British standards.
How to get to Gibraltar from GIB
By Train
By Bus
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Car rental at Gibraltar Airport
Not all car rental companies are represented: only some have a desk here.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the deposit, along with a driving license and passport.
Hotels near Gibraltar Airport
Ocean Village and the marina
Less than 10 minutes' walk from the terminal and from the border with Spain; even a taxi is unnecessary with light luggage.
Best for: For travellers who want to stay a few minutes' walk from the terminal and dine among the marina's seafront restaurants.
- Over 25 restaurants and bars along the marina's waterfront, with views of the Mediterranean and Spain
- Shared pools and hot tubs among Ocean Village's residential towers
- A recent, residential area, without the charm of Main Street's historic centre
- In the evening life revolves around the marina: Main Street's shops are still a 10-15 minute walk away
Recommended hotels
- Bright Ocean Village Apartment Apartment in the Ocean Village complex, with access to the shared pools and hot tubs among the marina's residential towers, a few minutes' walk from the terminal. View availability
- 2 Bed Modern Apt in Ocean Village with Pools, Jacuzzi & Stunning Rock Views Modern one-bedroom flat in the same complex, with views of the Rock of Gibraltar and access to the marina's shared pools and jacuzzis. View availability
Main Street and the historic centre
10-15 minutes on foot from the terminal, or a few-minute taxi ride.
Best for: For travellers who want Main Street's shopping and the British atmosphere of the historic centre, a few minutes' walk or taxi ride from the airport.
- Main Street, Casemates Square and the cathedral within walking distance
- Cable car to the Rock and the Barbary macaques a few minutes' walk away
- Main Street is pedestrianised and crowded with tourists during the day
- Fewer seafront restaurants than Ocean Village
Recommended hotels
- Bristol Hotel Gibraltar's oldest hotel, opened in 1894 on Cathedral Square, two minutes' walk from Main Street; subtropical garden with a heated pool. View availability
- Carrara Eurocity 21-storey residential tower completed in 2023 on Europort Avenue, in the financial district a short walk from Main Street; 25-metre pool, hot tub and children's pool reserved for residents. View availability
Airport services
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Lounges & relaxation
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Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, consistent with the territory's size, but equipped with all essential services of an international gateway.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 1.5–2 hours.
Map of Gibraltar Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it true that the airport runway crosses a road?
Yes, Winston Churchill Avenue, the main road connecting Gibraltar to Spain, crosses directly over the runway and is closed to car traffic for every takeoff and landing.
Q. Can you walk to central Gibraltar from the airport?
Yes, it's less than 1 km away, among the shortest distances in the world between an airport and a city centre.
Q. Is Gibraltar part of the Schengen area?
No, it's a British Overseas Territory outside both the EU and Schengen, though specific agreements allow EU citizens to enter with a valid ID card.
Q. What are the Gibraltar monkeys?
The Barbary macaques that inhabit the Rock are the only wild monkey populations in Europe, one of the territory's most famous attractions.
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