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LEI Almería International Airport

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Almería International Airport (LEI) serves Almeria. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALEI
ICAOLEAM
Non-stop15
Airlines10
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation21 m

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The airport in numbers

Almería International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Almería International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 801,689 passengers in 2025, against a peak of 1.2M in 2007.

Passengers / year
801,689
as of 2025
Peak traffic
1.2M
in 2007
Elevation
21 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ENAIRE
Passengers per year, 2003–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Almería International Airport to Almeria

Train & bus: Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.

Taxi & apps: Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Distances

From LEI to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Granada116 km122 min€121–€192
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Which way suits you from Almería International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Almeria ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Almería International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 15 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Iberia Airlines · Air Europa · Monarch Airlines · easyJet · Vueling Airlines · Transavia France · Harmony Airways · Transavia Holland · Air Berlin

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Almería International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Almería International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Almeria shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Almería International Airport to the centre of Almeria?
Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I use a ride app from Almería International Airport?
Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal.
What's the cheapest way from Almería International Airport to Almeria?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I get from Almería International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Almería International Airport?
About 15 destinations, including Madrid, Manchester, Barcelona, Birmingham. 10 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Almería International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Almería International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Almería International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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