Are you traveling to or from Spain and looking for a guide to the country’s airports and terminal layouts? Learn about the airports in Spain and enjoy our terminal maps.
Spain is one of several European countries that has a well developed and robust network of major international airports. Travelers going to and from Spain are able to reach virtually any major destination in the world through internationally connected flights. Additionally, Spain offers many smaller regional airports that can be used to connect flights on a domestic basis and are useful for reaching rural communities and remote areas.
The largest airport in Spain is located just northeast of the nation’s capital of Madrid. Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is the country’s busiest airport and the 6th busiest airport in Europe. The Barajas airport offers travelers a robust network of destinations served, including North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
To the southwest of Barcelona, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is Spain's second busiest airport and likewise also offers flights to many international destinations in the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Located in the Mediterranean among the Balearic Islands is Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) the country’s third busiest airport. Nearby is Ibiza Airport (IBZ). The Balearic Islands are known to be a popular destination for European travelers and tourists.
Located along the Mediterranean Sea, Málaga Airport (AGP) is the main airport serving the Costa del Sol region, another popular destination for Spanish tourists featuring vibrant beaches and cultural landmarks. To the east, Alicante Airport (ALC) and Valencia Airport (VLC) serve the region of Valencia, its vibrant nightlife scene and rich cultural heritage. To the west, is Seville Airport (SVQ) in the region of Andalusia along the Guadalquivir River, and an important inland port.
Further to the south and west of the Spanish mainland are the Canary Islands. These islands are a beautiful archipelago off the west coast of North Africa. There are seven islands in all that belong to Spain, as part of this archipelago.
The largest island is Tenerife, where you can find the Tenerife South Airport (TFS) and Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. Gran Canaria is home to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and is an island famous for its sandy beaches and lush terrain. Also on Gran Canaria is the capital city, Las Palmas, well known for its lively nightlife and cultural heritage. Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is situated among volcanic landscapes and the Timanfaya National Park.
In addition to the airports highlighted above, there are several airports that can be found along Spain’s northern coast. These include Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), Asturias (OVD), Santander (SDR), and Bilbao (BIL). Each of these airports regularly feature at least dozens of routes daily, with some offering close to one hundred routes. These airports can be found by the blue dot markers as shown on the map above.
In addition, Spain has several smaller regional airports, most of which are located centrally within the country’s geographical borders. These airports are primarily used for domestic travel purposes but play a crucial role in connecting the nation’s diverse regions and making travel more accessible for all of the country’s air travel passengers.
When it comes to getting around at the airport, Airportmaps.com has created easy-to-use maps and guides for all the airports identified on this map. Make your travel carefree when trying to find terminals, gates and services. We have also identified ground transportation services available at each airport including public transit, rental cars and parking.
Below you will find the list of all airport maps available in Spain – click on each image to view the layout for each airport.
