Travel Tips

Girona Airport, officially Girona Costa-Brava airport, is also identified as Barcelona Girona Airport (GRO) and Gerona Airport depending on whether you choose to spell it in Spanish or Catalan. Girona airport is located twelve km from the centre of Girona and approximately 100km away from Barcelona. With the growing number of cheap flights that come into and out of this airport, it is becoming an increasing popular destination for people taking their holidays in Barcelona as well as all along the Costa Brava. In the last few years the Airport has added lots more flights and now flies to areas all across Europe. There is a total of eleven airlines that are now based at Girona Airport although the most important airline is Ryanair.

There are additional air companies running in this airport. Air Italy Polska, Air Malta, Blue Air, BMI British Midland Airways, Braathens Malmo Aviation, Iberia and others. If you arrive to El Prat Airport, you can check the following article about Aeroport Barcelone
If you are flying to Girona Airport but holidaying in Barcelona after that the easiest method to travel between the 2 is by bus. There is a direct bus between Girona airport and Barcelona Estacio del Nord that leaves from outside the arrivals hall at airport. This is the cheapest way to go to The Catalonian capital, and usually there are no problems with queues and delays. The journey takes around 1 hr and fifteen minutes, and very conveniently the time table is adjusted to coincide with flight arrivals. There is also a standard bus that runs between Girona Airport and Girona city centre that at the time of writing costs 2.05 € for a single and 3.90 € for a return ticket.

In regards what to do there whilst waiting for your flight, there are some cafes and shops although admittedly the services are somewhat limited. Girona airport has 3 shops located in the terminal building, including a multi shop and 2 snack bars. If you plans to stay in Barcelona, you can go on Voyage Barcelone for a lot of useful tips.
Girona airport has facilities to assist handicapped travelers, including ramps; adapted toilets; and adapted telephones. There are also reserved parking areas in the car park. You can find ever facility which can be extended to special people.This airport is not just used by the people traveling to Girona but it is the major route to Barcelona too. The main reasons are itst position ( 1 hr drive away from Barcelona),cheap fares, availability of tickets(Ryanair has mad it a hub for Europe) and efficient transportation from Girona airport to Barcelona.

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