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Almería Airport

Almería, Spain

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Gateway to southeastern Spain's sun-soaked Costa de Almería.

Opened

1934

Location

Almería, Spain

Almería Airport (IATA: LEI, ICAO: LEAM) is an international airport serving the city and province of Almería in the Andalusia region of southeastern Spain. It handles both domestic Spanish routes and international charter and scheduled flights, primarily connecting the region to northern European markets. The airport is operated by AENA, Spain's national airports authority, and sits roughly 9 kilometres east of Almería city centre. Traffic is heavily seasonal, peaking in summer months when tourism to the Costa de Almería and nearby Cabo de Gata Natural Park is at its highest. Despite its relatively modest size, the airport plays an important economic role for the province, supporting the local tourism industry as well as agricultural exports for which the Almería region is internationally known.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal capable of handling both domestic and international traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include public bus services connecting the airport to Almería city centre, as well as taxis and rental car facilities on-site.

Airlines here

Key carriers include Vueling, Ryanair, and various charter operators serving routes to the UK, Germany, and other European destinations.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 9 km east of Almería city centre.
›Operated by AENA, Spain's national airports authority.
›Serves as an important gateway for tourists visiting Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
›The surrounding Almería province is one of Europe's largest producers of greenhouse vegetables.
›The airport has a single runway designated 07/25.

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Route map (15 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

United Feeder Service

Routes

LEI → PMIAB · 738

LEI → CRLFR · 738

LEI → NRNFR · 738

LEI → EMAFR · 738

LEI → STNFR · 738

LEI → DUBFR · 738

LEI → AMSHV · 73H

LEI → BCNIB · 320

LEI → BRUHQ · 320

LEI → MADIB · CR9 CRK CR2 AT7

LEI → MLNIB · AT7

LEI → MANTO · 73H

LEI → LGWU2 · 319 320

LEI → SVQUX · ATR

LEI → MADUX · ATR

LEI → BCNVY · 320

LEI → MANZB · 321

LEI → BHXZB · 321

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8006 routes Airbus A3204 routes 73H2 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 722 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6002 routes Airbus A3212 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9001 routes Canadair Regional Jet 10001 routes Canadair Regional Jet 2001 routes Airbus A3191 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Almería Airport is an airport located 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Almería city centre, in the province of Almería in Andalusia, Spain. It is close to the main tourist centers of the province such as the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, El Ejido, Mojácar, Roquetas de Mar or Vera.

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