How to travel to Almería
Almería is a little town located at the southeast of Spain.
I) Travelling by plane
The airport of Almería (LEI) has connections with:
- Madrid, Barcelona and Seville (Spain), and
- London and Charleroi (Europe).
However, these connections can vary depending on the period of the year (in summer there are more flights and companies operating at the airport). You can consult the updated information in the following website: https://www.aeropuertos.net/aeropuerto-de-almeria-salidas-de-vuelos/.
Another possibility is to travel through the international airport of Málaga (https://www.aena.es/es/malaga-costa-del-sol.html) where you can find more destinations and better rates. However, the bus from this airport to Almería does not have a high frequency.
Finally the airport of Alicante is another option (https://www.aena.es/es/alicante-elche-miguel-hernandez.html).
II) Travelling by bus
The “Estación Intermodal” of Almería has connections by bus with Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Granada. For more information, see: https://www.alsa.es/estaciones/estacion-almeria.
III) Travelling by train
The “Estación Intermodal” of Almería has connections by train with Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Granada. For more information, see: https://www.adif.es/w/56312-almer%C3%ADa?pageFromPlid=335
Almería Airport Bus
Almería Airport (LEI) is situated 9 km east of the city centre of Almería.
How to get from Almería Airport to Almería
a) Bus
The city bus line no. 30 drives everyday on the route between the airport and the city where there are two important bus stops:
- “Estación Intermodal” of Almería (the main train and bus station), and
- Obispo Orberá street (located at the city centre)
The journey takes about 20 minutes and a single ticket costs 1.05 euros.
Bus stops and time schedule: https://www.surbusalmeria.es/linea/30
b) Taxi
Taxis are at your disposal in the arrivals area at the airport’s terminal. Fares to and from the airport are about 18 euros. It is recommended to ask for a receipt after the ride.
c) Transfer
If your hotel is not easily reached by foot from the bus station, book a door-to-door transfer. Drivers usually wait for you outside the arrivals area with your name sign, even if your plane is late.
d) Renting a car at Almería Airport
For those who would like to reach the city and explore the area on their own, a car may be rented directly at the airport. There are three car rental companies there: Goldcar, Europcar and Hertz.
e) Renting a bus at Almería Airport
For larger groups of passengers, the best option is to rent a bus at the airport. However, it is necessary to book it online, so the bus rental companies have enough time to advise you on the meeting point and all other information.