Girona-Costa Brava Airport is historically one of Ryanair's principal Spanish bases and is used both as an access point to the Costa Brava and, despite the distance, as a more economical alternative for reaching Barcelona.
Located approximately 12 km from Girona city center and approximately 90 km from Barcelona, an important detail to consider when planning travel to the Catalan capital.
How to get to Girona Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GRO
Parking near Girona Airport
Parking is available not far from the terminal.
It is not staffed but video-monitored; approximately 1.20-1.80€/hour with a daily cap of around 10-12€, accessible compared to major Catalan airports.
How to get to Girona from GRO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Girona Airport
The main car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, and Europcar, have dedicated desks in the terminal, useful for exploring the Costa Brava with greater freedom.
Car rental is a good alternative to the bus for those wishing to visit coastal villages, which are not always well connected by public transportation.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card: the IDP is almost always an additional requirement.
Hotels near Girona Airport
Girona, Barri Vell
About 20 km from the airport: 20 minutes by car, 25 with the Sagalés bus to the centre.
Best for: Those with little time or a dawn flight who want to stay close to the terminal, in the historic city.
- Cathedral, the colourful houses on the Onyar and the Jewish quarter of El Call within a few minutes' walk
- Direct bus connection to the airport, no car needed
- No beach: those looking for the sea must travel at least an hour
- Old town streets are often pedestrian-only, inconvenient with heavy wheeled luggage
Peralada and the Alt Empordà
About 60 km from the airport, 48 minutes by car; there are no direct buses, a rental car or taxi is needed.
Best for: For a countryside stay among vineyards and medieval villages, for those with time for a longer journey.
- An eleventh-century castle with a Michelin-starred restaurant, rare in the area
- Medieval village with vineyards and a historic casino just steps away
- Almost an hour from the airport, a car of your own is essential
- Few night-time services outside the property, this is a small village
Platja de Pals
About 65 km from the airport, a little over an hour by car; no direct bus, a rental car is needed.
Best for: For the Costa Brava beach and a week-long stay, not for a single layover.
- The sandy beach of Golf de Pals, among the widest on the Costa Brava
- The complex's golf course and pool just a few minutes' walk away
- Over an hour from the airport: not an option for short layovers
- Isolated residential area, a car is needed even for everyday shopping
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport has a single terminal of compact, functional design, intended to efficiently manage traffic concentrated primarily on low-cost carriers.
The simplicity of the structure translates into very rapid internal transit times, one of the strengths of this airport compared to larger Spanish airports.
Walking from check-in to gate typically takes just a few minutes, with queues increasing during seasonal charter flights.
Map of Girona Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Girona airport close to Barcelona?
No, it's about 90 km away: however, it's connected by a direct bus synchronized with flight schedules, with a journey of about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Q. Is it worth landing in Girona to visit Barcelona?
It can be economically worthwhile on low-cost flights, but you need to factor in the extra transfer time compared with landing directly at El Prat.
Q. How much does the Barcelona Bus cost from Girona airport?
Roughly 20-25 euros for a round trip to Barcelona, cheaper if bought online in advance rather than at the on-site ticket office.
Q. Does the bus to Barcelona run for all flight times?
It's generally synchronized with the main arrivals, but for very late-night flights it's worth checking the last available departures in advance.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
