Murcia Airport information and car hire

Murcia, Spain does indeed have its own airport, even if it is very small it has all the necessary facilities. San Javier airport handles international flights and offers basic services such as regional transport and car hire.

More Precisely it's called Murcia airport, despite the fact that it lies approximately 35 miles from the city near a small town called San Javier. Murcia Airport is perfectly located to serve the southern Costa Blanca and Costa Calida area, as it lies just in between three major cities: Torrevieja, Murcia and Cartagena. Being just around 30 km away from the LaManga area, it also attracts many thousands of tourists and golf dwelling residents every year.

Located in the triangle of Cartagena, Torrevieja and Murcia the San Javier airport is ideal for Mar Menor and La Manga visitors. With the growing interest, especially into the area around La Manga and Polaris World, the airport has become more and more popular amongst various airlines. However, it is still a very small airport compared to Alicante airport.



As a business traveler heading for the City of Murcia you can try to take the bus (if you're in luck and it coincides with your arrival time), but as a tourist heading for any of the stunning Cities around the area there are not many options left. Depending on what your holiday plans, a car hire or a straightforward taxi might be the best choice. If you are planning a 'sightseeing and beach' vacation you really might consider renting a car at the airport.3

If you are planning your holiday around the southern Costa Blanca or Costa Calida area, especially Polaris World visitors, the airport of Murcia San Javier would be the ideal arrival and departure destination. As not too many Murcia flights are available you might consider Alicante airport with many more international connections especially during the summer months. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you arrange your onward transport or rent a car at the airport if you want to exploit the beautiful area and bask in the beautiful Murcia weather around Mar Menor and La Manga.3Unfortunately ground connections to and from Murcia Airport are not what they could be. Public transport is generally not very good in Murcia. With only 3 daily direct bus connections to Murcia City itself (via the latbus company) and having no train station at Murcia Airport (the closest train station is about 10 km away) public transport is literally non existent.

Because of the limitations of Murcia Airport, a private company decided to put up a new airport in Corvera, Murcia. The inland town of Corvera is located on the southern slopes of Sierra de Carrascoy mountains and is only a quick ride from the Murcia City. This will really open up Murcia to the mass, cheaper flight operators

The airport at Corvera will be able to serve the full range of UK and European low-cost airlines. Corvera is readying itself for this exciting development with new facilities and properties being developed, some of which are prestigious golf courses and country clubs. Corvera has beautiful almond and melon groves as well as fantastic views. Plus, the famous La Murta Observatory is handy for a visit. With the region’s excellent climate and clear skies, It's a sure thing that more and more people will arrive here to live and to holiday in the near future, which is why Corvera Airport opening in 2008 is a perfect destination option for outsiders coming to Murcia.