Question 1

Do flights to Spain depart only from the main airports in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Many low-cost airlines now fly from smaller airports in the UK direct to popular tourist destinations across Spain. You can fly on Ryanair direct from London Southend (SEN) to destinations such as Bilbao, Reus and Palma de Mallorca or from Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO).

Question 2

Which airport is closest to the village of Ronda?

Accepted Answer

To get to Ronda, consider flying into Seville Airport (SVQ) in Andalusia and then travelling by road to Ronda. You can also fly to Málaga, where you can get a train or hire a car to take you to the village.

Question 3

Where should I fly to in Spain if I want to see the Alhambra?

Accepted Answer

If you are going to see the Alhambra, you will need to get to Granada. From the UK, you can fly directly to Granada with easyJet from Gatwick, or you can book flights with a stopover in a larger international airport, such as Barcelona or Madrid.

Question 4

Where is it best to buy currency in Spain?

Accepted Answer

If you have taken GBP with you, it is advisable to buy EUR at an official exchange desk or at a bank. It is possible to use a debit or credit card, but be aware you may need to show ID in the form of a passport to do so.

Question 5

How do I get from Adolfo Suárez Airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Adolfo Suárez Airport is the main airport in Spain and is a few miles from the city centre. You can consider three transfer options: train, taxi or shuttle. The subways on the other hand are easily accessible in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the airport with an approximate travel time of 15 min to the city centre. Alternatively, you can take the yellow express bus that will get you to the city centre in about 20 min.

Question 6

Are there mobility facilities at Adolfo Suárez Airport?

Accepted Answer

Worry not if travelling with mobility limitations, as you can easily access a wheelchair at Adolfo Suárez Airport. The airport also has a dedicated special assistance team, broad alleyways and washrooms. Alert your airline about 48 hours before your flight if you are travelling with mobility limitations.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Spain?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Spain. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Spain-ES0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Spain?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Spain is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Spain-ES0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Spain?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Spain with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Spain-ES0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Spain?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Spain up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Spain-ES0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Spain?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and Spain are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Ryanair (948 flights per week), easyJet (870 flights per week), and Jet2 (792 flights per week).

Question 12

How many airports are there in Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are 42 airports in Spain. The busiest airport is Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), with 32% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Spain is Santander Airport (SDR), with an average flight price of £42.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Spain?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Spain is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £158. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £200 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Spain?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Spain is generally at night, when retur flights cost £197 on average. Morning departures are around 8% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Spain is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £249.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to Spain?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Spain from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, at £32 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Alicante (ALC) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £52.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Spain?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Spain is January, when tickets cost £65 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £206 and £171 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Spain?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Spain, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to Spain?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Spain from 19 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 2,672 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Spain are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 657 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Spain every day. Most flights (48%) depart in the morning.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Spain are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 4,594 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Spain. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to Spain?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Spain takes 2h 50m, covering a distance of 1016 miles. The shortest route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with an average flight time of 2h 05m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to Spain each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 603 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 3,991 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Spain. There aren’t any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

Question 24

What are the most popular destinations in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Málaga (20% of total searches to Spain). The next most popular destinations are Madrid (15%) and Palma de Mallorca (11%). Searches for flights to Alicante (11%), to Ibiza (10%), and to Granadilla (7%) are also popular.

Question 25

How much is a flight to Spain?

Accepted Answer

A flight to Spain costs £138 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £11 for the route London Southend Airport (SEN) to Málaga (AGP). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Manchester to Málaga which costs £164 on average, and Liverpool to Málaga, which costs £153 on average.

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