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   Getting Here - On the Move        
 
Getting to Andalusia has never been easier with airports at Malaga, Seville, Granada and Almeria. Combining that with an excellent coach service and high speed train service from Madrid, you will have no trouble getting here. Although our tour prices do not include flights or connections to the easily accessible start points (international airports, train and bus stations), we are happy to offer advice and tips for any journey.

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     From UK and Ireland        
 


There are regular direct flights into the NEW Granada, Seville and Malaga and Almeria international airports from destinations all around Britain and Ireland. With a number of low-frill airlines and scheduled flights to choose from shop around for the best prices or consult your travel agent. Here are some links to consider:

Airline
Routes
Ryan Air
- London Stansted to Granada, Seville, Almeria
- Liverpool to Granada, Seville
- Dublin and Shannon to Malaga
easyJet

- London Gatwick, Stanstead to Almeria
- Multi UK departures to Malaga

Monarch Scheduled

- London Gatwick to Granada
- Multi UK departures to Malaga
- Manchester to Almeria

Flybe
- Birmingham, Norwich, Exeter, Southampton to Malaga
Bmi Baby
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Durham, Manchester, Nottingham to Malaga
British Airways
- Multi UK departues direct to Malaga and Seville
- Multi UK depatures to all destinations via Madrid
Thomson Fly
- Multi UK departures to Malaga
Aer Lingus
- Dublin to Almeria, Seville and Malaga
- Cork to Malaga
Air Scotland
- Edinburgh and Glasgow to Malaga
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     From Rest of Europe        
 


Most European carriers have direct flights to Malaga, as well as via the hubs of Madrid and Barcelona.

Iberia has the most flights to Spain from around Europe.

Also try Air France, Alitalia, KLM, Lufthansa and SAS plus some of the budget airlines such as Hapag Lloyd Express.

 
   From Canada & USA        
 


All major European and North American carriers have connecting flights from to many destinations in Spain. It is also possible to arrange easy transfers from internal airlines (Span Air, Air Europa, Iberia) from the common hubs of Madrid and Barcelona to Andalusia. Fares do vary a great deal, so contact your travel agency or airlines directly to find the best offers. Here are a few links and routes:

Airline
Routes
Air Canada
- Multi Canadian departures to Madrid and Barcelona
- Possible direct flights from Halifax and Toronto to Malaga
Iberia

- Multi North American departures to all over Spain

Air Plus USA

- New York JFK to Madrid with AirPlus Comet. Easy connections onto Andalusia

American Airlines
- Miami, Chicago, New York to Madrid (code shares with Iberia so can transfer onto any airport in Andalusia)
Continental Airways
- New York Newark to Madrid and Barcelona. Code shares with internal airline Air Europa so can transfer simply
Delta
- New York and Atlanta to Madrid (and seasonally to Barcelona)
US Airways
- Philadelphia to Madrid (and seasonally to Barcelona)

 

 
   From Rest of Spain        
 


If you are already in Spain or have arrived at an airport and need a connection to Andalusia, here are some options:

Domestic Air:

Air Europa Span Air Iberia

Rail:

Spain offers the excellent high speed AVE service from Madrid to Cordoba (1 hr 50) and Seville (2 hrs 30). See Renfe for more information.

Coach:

The coach service is reliable, comfortable and well connected from all cities. For buses to Andalusia try Alsina Graells and Continental Auto

 
   Insurance - Safety First        
 
Cc requires all cyclists to have a comprehensive insurance policy. Choice of insurer is yours, but we can recommend the following companies who specialise in cycling insurance for UK clients.

Travel Insurance UK - for all your insurance needs
Sportscover Direct - specialising in insurance for active people

 
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