Melilla Airport - Flight Information and Guide (MLN)

Melilla Airport serves one of two Spanish autonomous cities on the African continent, an enclave with a unique character where Spanish, Berber, and Jewish cultures coexist, with regular connections to mainland Spain.

Located just kilometers from Melilla's city center, a fortress city overlooking the Mediterranean.

Content verified on 06/09/2026

Official source: www.aena.es/en/melilla.html

How to get to Melilla Airport

Melilla is accessible from its airport in a few minutes by taxi, given the short distance between the airport and city centre.

By Car

Those arriving by car follow the main road that directly connects the airport to Melilla city center.

By Train

The city of Melilla has no railway network: transportation is exclusively by road.

By Bus

Urban bus lines are active connecting the airport to the city centre with regular services.

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Tips Melilla is a Spanish enclave in North African territory: if you are continuing to Morocco, you must account for border crossing times, separate from city connections.

Average travel time to MLN

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus15-20 minutes

Taxi / Private hire10 minutes

Parking near Melilla Airport

The parking, of modest size, is located just steps from the terminal (less than 100 meters) and generally poses no availability issues.

It is not staffed but video-monitored; approximately 1.50-1.90€/hour with a daily cap of around 15-20€, in line with the airport's regional traffic.

How to get to Melilla from MLN

By Train

The city has no railway network: all transport is by road.

By Bus

Urban bus stops are located in the terminal's arrivals area, with tickets available on board.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; tariff (minimum 1.40 euros + 0.85 euros/km, minimum airport service 5 euros, fixed airport supplement 1.60 euros) approximately 15-20 euros to the center, as Melilla is a city of modest size.

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Car rental at Melilla Airport

Several local and international car rental operators are available, useful for exploring the city's circumscribed territory.

Given Melilla's limited area, many visitors move about on foot or by taxi.

For car rental you need a driver's license, passport, and credit card, plus an IDP in most cases.

Hotels near Melilla Airport

Melilla Airport is just 3 kilometres from the centre: a taxi takes about 10 minutes, line 2 connects just as quickly, and with little luggage you can even walk there in half an hour. Being an almost entirely domestic airport, with few night flights, the proximity makes it easy to simply choose based on the view: the port and the old town, the centre with its shopping streets, or the heights of the Parador with a panorama over the bay. Given that this is a Spanish exclave in the Mediterranean, it is still worth booking a little ahead during periods of heavier traffic with Morocco.

City centre

Port and old town

about 10 minutes by taxi from the airport; line 2 stops near the port

Best for: those who want the view over the marina and to stay just steps from the old town

Pros

View over the marina and an evening stroll along the seafront
A few minutes' walk from the old town (Melilla la Vieja)

Cons

Old town streets on a slope, not very convenient with heavy luggage
Limited parking near the port

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City centre

about 10 minutes by taxi from the airport; line 2 runs through the centre

Best for: those who want to stay among the shopping streets of the centre, convenient for getting around on foot

Pros

In the heart of the shopping streets and just steps from San Lorenzo beach
Good choice of bars and restaurants at any hour

Cons

City traffic at peak hours
A few properties with rooms in need of renovation

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Neighbourhood

Parador Hill

about 10-15 minutes by taxi from the airport, uphill from the centre

Best for: those seeking a panoramic view over the city and the bay, with more quiet in the evening

Pros

Panoramic view over the city and the bay from the garden and the pool
Quieter area than the centre in the evening

Cons

Uphill from the centre, not very convenient on foot
Fewer venues nearby, a car or taxi is needed to go out for dinner

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Parador de Melilla In an elevated position with a seasonal pool and garden, views over the city and the nearby beaches. View availability

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Airport services

The airport offers essential passenger services consistent with its role connecting Melilla to mainland Spain.

Shopping & Duty Free

A commercial area of reduced dimensions is available.

Lounges & relaxation

Dedicated lounges are unavailable; the terminal bar remains the most comfortable rest option before boarding.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free WiFi managed by Aena covers the terminal area. No telecommunications retailer operates at the airport; for a local SIM, visit a Movistar, Vodafone, or Orange store in town.