Granada public transport from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is centred on the ALSA airport coach, which connects the terminal with several stops in the city. Taxis are also available, though supply at the airport is limited; if you’re staying at tuGuest Elvira Suites, the airport is about a 28-minute drive away.
- Airport location: Chauchina, about 17 km from Granada city centre.
- Public transport: ALSA line L245, a coach rather than a red urban bus.
- Full-route bus journey: approximately 45 minutes.
- Airport bus stop: outside the Arrivals terminal on Level 0.
Where is Granada Airport, and where does the bus go?
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is in Chauchina, about 17 km from Granada city centre. The airport coach serves stops around the city rather than just one central terminus, so choose your stop based on where you’re heading next.
Among the main stops are Avenida de Andalucía, Granada bus station, Gran Vía de Colón and Paseo del Violón beside Palacio de Congresos. Other listed stops include Gran Vía (Catedral), Puerta Real and Plaza Rotary at Palacio Congresos. The exact stop list differs by direction, so check the itinerary for your journey.
How do you get from Granada Airport to the city by bus?
ALSA’s L245 coach is the direct public transport option between the airport and Granada. Aena gives the journey time as approximately 45 minutes for the full route, and the airport stop is outside Arrivals on Level 0.
For the airport-to-city direction, Granada Tourism lists stops including Periodista Eugenio Selles, Plaza Europa, Granada bus station, Francisco Padilla, two stops on Avenida Constitución, Gran Vía (Catedral), Puerta Real (Acera del Darro 52) and Plaza Rotary.
You can use these to match the route to your onward plans; for more on getting around after arrival, see how to get around Granada by metro, bus and on foot.
Departures and frequency are tied to flight arrivals and departures. The bus does not leave for the city until flights have landed and passengers have collected their baggage. The line is adapted for people with reduced mobility. Note that it cannot pick up passengers in Granada travelling toward Santa Fe, or in Santa Fe travelling toward Granada.
Are taxis available at Granada Airport?
Taxis offer a direct alternative, but airport availability is limited. Granada Tourism says the airport taxi service is provided only by taxi drivers from Chauchina, so arranging a booking ahead can help you plan around that constraint.
For advance bookings, Radio Taxi Granada lists +34 958 280 000; it also offers an online-only booking option. Radio Taxi Genil can be reached at +34 958 13 23 23, and Granada Tourism recommends calling the day before your flight. The Asociación de Taxistas Aeropuerto Federico García Lorca lists +34 622 354 756.
There are no wheelchair-accessible taxis available at the airport. If you need an adapted vehicle, Granada Tourism advises booking through a Granada city taxi association; Radio Taxi Granada and Radio Taxi Genil both offer wheelchair-accessible taxis.
How do you continue from the airport bus stop to central Granada?
Choose an airport-bus stop that suits your destination, then continue on foot, by city bus or by taxi. Granada’s city buses are operated by Transportes Rober.
A single ticket is listed at €1.60 and includes multiple free transfers between lines for 60 minutes. You can pay by card, or buy a ticket or bus card from the driver; the maximum cash amount accepted is €10.
A multi-person bus card costs €2, with reloads of €5, €10 or €20. Validate it once for each passenger, including when transferring. City buses can be boarded at taxi ranks or hailed on the street. For a walkable plan from the central area, use this one-day Granada route from Elvira.
How should you check transport schedules before arrival?
Use the Granada-area transport consortium for the current timetable and itinerary, and ALSA’s journey search for date-specific schedules and prices.
Because airport-bus departures follow flight arrivals and departures, check the information for your own travel date rather than relying on a fixed departure time. For city-bus fares and payment details, check Granada’s city tourism information. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
How long does the airport bus take?
The full Granada–Airport bus journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
Where does the airport bus leave from?
The stop is outside the Arrivals terminal on Level 0.
Can you get a wheelchair-accessible taxi at the airport?
No wheelchair-accessible taxis are available at the airport. You can arrange an adapted vehicle through a Granada city taxi association.
Does the airport bus run on a fixed schedule?
Its departure times and frequency are determined by flight arrivals and departures. Check the current line 245 timetable and ALSA’s date-specific journey information before travelling.