Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

El Ejido travel guide

El Ejido Tourism | El Ejido Guide

You're Going to Love El Ejido

With a population of 84,227, El Ejido is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything El Ejido has to offer.

When to visit El Ejido

El Ejido in November
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Ejido in November
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to El Ejido

Plane

Although El Ejido doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 40 km from El Ejido. Almeria Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to El Ejido from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to El Ejido is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 143 km from El Ejido. You’ll find branches of Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Plane

Although El Ejido doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 40 km from El Ejido. Almeria Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to El Ejido from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to El Ejido is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 143 km from El Ejido. You’ll find branches of Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near El Ejido

LEIAlmeria
AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving El Ejido

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,052 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,520 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,116 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,526 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,373 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of El Ejido

Most booked hotels in El Ejido

Gran Hotel Victoria
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in El Ejido

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in El Ejido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.16 and £22.88. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Ejido, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in El Ejido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.16 and £22.88. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Ejido, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.