Almería Airport serves the east coast of Andalusia, a growing tourist destination known for both the beaches of Levante Almeriense and the almost lunar landscape of the Tabernas desert, a famous location for Italian westerns.
Located approximately 9 km east of the city center, it is in an area characterized by some of Spain's hottest and driest climate.
How to get to Almería International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LEI
Parking near Almería International Airport
The parking, located a short distance from the terminal, offers generally accessible rates compared to other tourist airports in the area.
Terminal rate approximately 7.50 euros/day; booking in advance, weekly options from 43 to 59.50 euros depending on the operator.
How to get to Almería from LEI
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Almería International Airport
The main car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, and Europcar, have dedicated desks in the terminal, useful for exploring the Tabernas desert and the coast.
Car rental is particularly recommended for those wanting to visit the western film locations and the more isolated beaches in the area.
Driver's license, passport, and credit card are the basic documents; the IDP is almost always required.
Hotels near Almería International Airport
Historic center, around Puerta Purchena
about 15 minutes by taxi from the airport, or urban line 30 (35 minutes, departures every half hour)
Best for: those who want to visit the historic center and the cathedral without needing a car
- A few steps from Puerta Purchena, the cathedral and the Alcazaba
- Bars and restaurants of the historic center open late
- Difficult parking in the pedestrian streets of the center
- Small properties, few rooms available in high season
Recommended hotels
- Murallas de Jayrán Hotel Boutique Six rooms in the historic center, two minutes from the Cisternas Árabes Jairán and seven from the cathedral. View availability
- HO Paseo de Almería 9 by Olivencia Aparthotel 130 meters from Puerta Purchena and 400 from the cathedral, with a round-the-clock reception. View availability
- Boutique La Gloria 1908 by Expoholidays Apartments with a kitchen in the historic center, 700 meters from the city's air-raid shelters. View availability
Torrecárdenas area, along the road to the airport
about 8 kilometers from the airport along the Carretera de Huércal de Almería; bus stop right in front of the property, and the center a few minutes away
Best for: those traveling by car who prefer a simple, affordable option on the direct road to the airport
- Bus stop right in front of the property
- A few minutes from the center and the Torrecárdenas hospital
- A through-traffic area, with no evening life
- Simple property, two stars
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The airport has a single terminal of modest dimensions, functional for the regional tourist traffic that characterizes it.
Internal transit times are short even during peak travel periods.
Map of Almería International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What makes the Almería area famous for cinema?
The Tabernas desert, the setting for numerous Spaghetti Westerns filmed in the 1960s and 1970s, today also open to visit as a tourist attraction.
Q. How much does the city bus cost from Almería airport to the centre?
A few euros per journey, payable on board or with a local rechargeable card.
Q. How much does the city bus cost from Almería airport to the centre?
A few euros per journey, payable on board or with a local rechargeable card.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Almería?
Yes, especially for visiting the Tabernas desert and the more isolated beaches of the Levante coast.
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