Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Granada
From Granada airport an ALSA bus runs to the city centre in about 40 minutes, timed with flights. A taxi takes about 20–25 minutes.
Granada airport has few international flights; many visitors fly into Málaga (AGP), about 1.5–2 hours away, where direct ALSA buses run to Granada bus station.
Best for most people: Airport bus. Cheap, timed with arrivals and stops in the centre near the Cathedral and Gran Vía.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus ALSA airport bus to the city centre (Gran Vía / Cathedral area) and the bus station | about 40 min | timed with flights | about €3–4 | during flight hours | Pay the driver; card often accepted. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside the terminal | about 20–25 min | about €30–35 to the centre | 24 h, as flights arrive | Supplements may apply at night and on holidays. | |
| bus From Málaga airport: ALSA coach to Granada bus station, then city bus or taxi | about 1.5–2 h | several times a day | about €12–20 | daytime and evening | Book ahead in summer. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Málaga (AGP): direct ALSA coaches to Granada bus station, about 1.5–2 h; car hire is also popular
Tips
- Check the bus times on arrival; departures follow flight schedules rather than a fixed timetable.
- If flying into Málaga, book the ALSA coach to Granada in advance in summer.
- Many Albaicín and Alhambra hotels cannot be reached by car; ask your taxi to stop at the nearest point.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Granada airport?
A taxi from Granada airport to the city centre costs about €30–35 and takes around 20–25 minutes. Night and holiday supplements may apply. Taxis wait at the rank outside the terminal when flights arrive. If your hotel is in the Albaicín, the taxi may only reach the nearest accessible street.
Is there a bus from Granada airport?
Yes, an ALSA bus links the airport with the city centre, stopping near Gran Vía and the Cathedral, and continuing to the bus station. It is timed with flights, takes about 40 minutes and costs about €3–4. Check the time of the next departure at the terminal on arrival.
Should I fly to Málaga instead of Granada?
Málaga has many more international flights and often cheaper fares. From Málaga airport, direct ALSA coaches run to Granada bus station in about 1.5–2 hours, and car hire is easy. Granada airport is closer but mostly served by domestic and a few European flights, so compare the total journey time and cost.
How long does it take to get into Granada?
About 40 minutes by the airport bus or 20–25 minutes by taxi from Granada airport. From Málaga airport, allow about 1.5–2 hours by coach plus a short city bus or taxi from Granada bus station to your hotel. The bus station is outside the centre, so budget another 15–20 minutes.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.