| Murcia is located approximately forty-five miles south | | | | Upon arrival at the airport, you will need to find |
| of Alicante in the Costa Blanca region of Spain. It is | | | | transportation to reach your final destination whether |
| situated along the beautiful coastline of the | | | | in Murcia or a nearby city. You should plan ahead, as |
| Mediterranean Sea. If you plan to travel to this | | | | there is not bus or train connection at the airport. |
| southern region, though, you should know that the | | | | You can take a taxi or arrange for a car hire or |
| city of Murcia does not have an airport. Though called | | | | airport transfer, both of which must be reserved in |
| the Murcia Airport, this airport is actually located in | | | | advance. An airport transfer is probably the easiest |
| San Javier which is approximately seventeen miles | | | | and most cost-effective transportation to and from |
| south of the Murcia. The airport is both an air base | | | | the airport. It is a good option for those traveling in |
| and a civilian airport and is operated by the Spanish | | | | large groups since a taxi or car can fit only four |
| Airport Authority headquartered in Madrid. The airport | | | | individuals at one time and a limited amount of |
| has grown from a small airport to a larger airport | | | | luggage. Transfers are available to the larger |
| offering flights from all over the world. With such | | | | surrounding cities as well as train stations. Contact |
| growth, there are now more choices in flights and | | | | the company directly or a travel agent to make the |
| airlines as well as a variety of discount airlines offering | | | | appropriate reservations and ensure your |
| lower priced tickets. | | | | transportation is available when your flight lands. |
| This airport has become much more popular as | | | | If you choose to use a car hire, you can arrange for |
| tourists visit the southern area of the Costa Blanca. | | | | these services at the airport. It is a good idea, |
| This area is particularly popular with travelers from | | | | though, to make the reservation before you leave |
| the United Kingdom. Fortunately, as the popularity of | | | | home to ensure a car is available and get the best |
| this airport increases, the airlines expand their choices | | | | price. Four car hire companies operate out of the |
| offered giving travelers more flights, services and | | | | airport: Centuaro, Europa, Solmar and Eurocar. All four |
| cheaper fares from which to choose. Currently, | | | | companies can be found in the main terminal building, |
| around 848,000 people fly into Murcia annually and it | | | | but of course you can contact them ahead of time |
| continues to increase. In addition to the discount | | | | and make your reservation. If you intend to travel |
| airlines, some charter airlines also operate out of the | | | | throughout the Costa Blanca area, a car hire |
| airport as this is a popular location for charter groups | | | | company may be the better transportation to |
| to the Costa Blanca region. | | | | choose. |