Every year, more than 8 million people from all over the world choose Costa Brava and the province of Girona for their holidays or short breaks. Of these, one and a half million decide to travel by plane to Girona-Costa Brava Airport, a means of transport that allows us to cross the world and connect with countries all over the planet.
But how do you get from Girona Airport to destinations such as Tossa de Mar, Blanes, Lloret de Mar or Girona? Choosing the right transfer can make your journey an odyssey or a guaranteed success. That is why in this post we want to give you a series of tips to make your stay at the airport a pleasant one and to choose the best transfer for you and your loved ones.
At Shuttle2Sun we offer our private transfer services and shared transfer services, low-cost and sustainable, to get you from Girona Airport to your hotel in the capital of the province or on Costa Brava. We also operate at Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station. Remember that you can book your transfer up to 24 hours in advance.
What you need to know about Girona Airport
Girona Airport is a great option if you are travelling to Costa Brava or the province of Girona, as its privileged location is in the town of Vilobí d’Onyar, just 10 kilometres from the capital of Girona, and also very close to the most popular beach destinations for tourists and residents, such as Tossa de Mar, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Palamós and Platja d’Aro.
Likewise, if your holidays are in Barcelona, there is also a direct connection between Girona Airport and Barcelona, thanks to the Autovia del Mediterrani (A-7), a dual carriageway, which links the main cities on the Catalan coast.
It is also an ideal option if you prefer to land at a smaller aerodrome, but with the same quality services offered by a large airport, such as Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
It is worth noting that in 2024, the Airports Council International (ACI) awarded Girona Airport the prize for the cleanest airport in Europe, a recognition that highlights the excellent cleanliness of the facilities to offer users a pleasant and quality experience.
The aerodrome has also been listed as the best European airport in the category of less than two million passengers, an award it received along with Reus Airport.
If your flight arrives at Reus Airport, you can check our article “Prepare your trip: Tips for your transfer from Reus Airport to your hotel“; or, if you arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you can read our other publication “Tips for your trip to Barcelona“.
Evolution of Girona Airport
If we go back to the beginnings of air travel in Girona, it is worth noting that the first flight was in November 1913. In the 1930s, several aeronautical clubs appeared and created various aerodromes, such as Figueres and Puigcerdà, which came to a standstill in 1939.
Girona – Costa Brava airport, where it is located today, was inaugurated in 1965, with a runway measuring 2,200 metres by 45 metres, and the single-storey terminal building was subsequently built. Two years later, the runway was extended and opened to national and international civilian passenger and cargo traffic. The number of flights decreased in the 1980s but increased again in the 2000s with the arrival of low-cost airlines.
Currently, Girona-Costa Brava Airport is served by up to 7 airlines, with up to 38 different destinations, with a wide variety of connections to cities in the United Kingdom, such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow. It is also possible to travel to Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, Belfast, Pisa and Zagreb, among many other cities. It is worth noting that the British are the main users of this airfield, followed by the Germans and the Dutch.
Book your transfer, up to 24 hours in advance
So that you can organise your transfer to or from Girona Airport, Shuttle2Sun offers various low-cost and sustainable transfer options. Their services aim to make your journey from the airport to your hotel, as well as back from your accommodation to your terminal door, quick, comfortable and efficient.
In addition to Girona Airport, Shuttle2Sun also operates at Reus Airport, Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station, so that you can reach a wide range of destinations on Costa Brava, Costa Dorada and Barcelona.
On the one hand, Shuttle2Sun offers its shared transfer services. This is bus transport at the most competitive price on the market and with the possibility of making different stops.
On the other hand, you can also opt for an exclusive service, for you and your family or friends. Its private transfer services, with individual door-to-door transfers, are 100% adapted to your needs.
Both services guarantee you the possibility of modifying or cancelling your booking up to 24 hours in advance, in case of any unforeseen event or last minute change, whether due to a change of flight, cancellation or change of dates, among other reasons.
Services for everyone
To make your stay satisfactory, Girona Airport has three children’s play areas in the boarding area, so that the little ones can enjoy some leisure and fun time.
In addition, to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility (PRM), the aerodrome has an assistance service known as ‘Servicio Sin Barreras’ (Service Without Barriers). To request this service, you should go to one of the meeting points located, for example, in the lobby of the terminal building, among others.
Girona Airport also has other services such as arcade game machines, vending machines, restaurants and bars, shops, charging points for electronic devices and many more options to make your wait as pleasant as possible.
Remember that Shuttle2Sun offers its private transfer services and shared transfer services, low-cost and sustainable, to get you from Girona Airport to your hotel in Girona or on Costa Brava. Remember that you can book your transfer up to 24 hours in advance.
