Seville Airport Transfers
I will tell you how to get from Seville airport to the city centre in the fastest, most comfortable and economical way.
Plane landing at Seville airport | ©Masakatsu Ukon
Seville - San Pablo airport is located 10 km from the city centre and there are several transfer options, both private and public transport.
Private transfer from Seville airport to your hotel in Seville city centre
In Seville it is possible to hire a private transfer service to get to the door of your hotel in the city centre without worrying about luggage, orientation on arrival at the airport or unforeseen events such as a delayed flight. The private transfer service from Seville airport to your hotel is one of the most complete.
How it works
The next thing you will want to know is how to book this service: you can do it online well in advance. You will need to provide your flight and hotel details when you make the booking so that you don't have to worry about anything when you arrive. If you have any other questions you can email the transport company.
The driver will be waiting for you on arrival to pick you up at the terminal and will drop you off at the door of your hotel (you and your companions) without interruptions or stops along the way.
It is important that, if your hotel is not in the city centre, you have additional or delicate luggage or require any special service, please let us know when you make your booking.
Advantages of a private transfer
- It doesn't matter when you arrive in Seville because the service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- You will not have to look for your professional driver; he will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal.
- If your flight is delayed, the driver will wait for you for up to 90 minutes.
- The vehicles are top of the range and air-conditioned.
- No need to take any transport when you arrive in the city centre; you will be dropped off directly at your hotel.
- You will have plenty of room for your luggage and the cars are adapted for folding wheelchairs or pushchairs on request.
- It will only take you about 20 minutes to get to the city centre
- You will be able to communicate with your professional driver in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
- All vehicles and their drivers comply with the necessary safety and hygiene measures.
Private transfer back to the airport
You can also hire this service on your return trip, i.e. to get from your hotel in the city centre to Seville airport. The price and conditions are the same and you can do it once you are in Seville or before your trip; cancellation is not a problem because it is possible to cancel the service up to 24 hours before.
Remember to provide your hotel address so that you can be picked up at the door and your flight details so that you can be picked up in plenty of time to be able to board the plane without rushing.
Other options from Seville airport
Public transport: the bus
The other option for getting to the centre of Seville and from there to your hotel is public transport. It will take a little longer and will not be as comfortable, but in exchange you will save on costs. The option is by bus, as Seville has no metro or train service to the airport.
The bus that connects San Pablo airport with the city centre belongs to Seville's public transport network (Tussam). It is a special line (the EA) that arrives at the Plaza de Armas bus station, making several stops in central areas such as:
- Kansas City
- Santa Justa train station
- Luis de Morales
- San Bernardo
- Prado Gardens
- Torre del Oro (Gold Tower)
The timetable is from 5:20 in the morning to 00:45 at night and the frequency is between 20 and 30 minutes. The journey to Plaza de Armas takes about 40 minutes and you will find the bus stop easily signposted once you arrive at the airport.
You can use the same bus to get to the airport from the city centre between 4:30 and 00:00 from Plaza de Armas. The ticket costs between 4 and 6 euros and can be purchased on the bus itself.
Taxis
If you arrive outside the bus timetable or have not booked a private transfer in advance, there is a taxi rank at Seville airport which you will see signposted on arrival. This can be a good option if you are not going to the centre, but it will be more expensive than private transport: it costs between 25 and 30 euros approximately.
Uber or Cabify
Uber and Cabify services are available in Seville and you can check the price of a transfer to your hotel on arrival and before confirming your journey. However, it is possible that the driver may not be able to pick you up at the arrivals terminal door as controversies with this service in the city are not uncommon.
Renting a car
Finally, you can always hire a car on arrival (a good option for getting to other nearby cities or to escape to the beach on one of the days of your trip). It won't cost you much to get to the centre and you'll be there in about half an hour. However, if you are staying in a central area, make sure that the hotel has parking included, otherwise it will be difficult to park in the capital.
Ana's Traveller Tip
It is important to know that taxis in Seville have a fixed rate for airport transfers and it is not legal to charge extra for luggage.
This is what Seville airport is like
It is very easy to find your way around Seville airport. There is only one terminal which consists of two floors: the ground floor is the arrivals terminal and the upper floor is the departures terminal. In total there are 35 check-in desks and 11 boarding gates.
Once you pass through security, there are a number of shops and restaurants available to you before you board the plane. The price you will pay in the restaurants and food places, however, is not going to be cheap compared to the prices you will find in the city.
Other services available at Seville San Pablo airport are the VIP lounge, the free WIFI or the car park next to the entrance gate. What you won't find, and it's worth bearing this in mind, are luggage storage facilities, so if you're on a stopover at the airport, going out for a walk around the city can be a bit of a hassle.
First tips for your arrival in Seville
When to travel to Seville
Seville has two occasions when the traveller's experience is different from any other time of the year: the April Fair and Easter Week. On both dates the city is transformed; accommodation sells out and prices rise, but the experience of visiting Seville on these dates is unlike any other.
More important than when to travel to Seville, however, is when not to: avoiding summer (which in Seville includes May and September) is essential. Few places in Spain have temperatures as high as here, and I can assure you that sightseeing in these conditions is a mission for heroes only.
Getting around Seville
Although Seville has a metro line, it is only operative to communicate the centre, mainly with the Aljarafe and Triana areas. The bus is the best way to get around; there are dozens of lines that cover the whole city and the prices are affordable. Of course, delays are common. Walking around the centre of Seville is also an option, especially during the winter.
Where to stay in Seville
In the neighbourhoods of Triana, Nervión and Macarena, you'll find more affordable accommodation than what you'll find in the historic centre. In any case, I recommend you book well in advance (months in advance if your visit coincides with the April Fair or Easter Week). If you are planning to stay in the outskirts of the city, I advise you to rule it out because of the hassle of getting to the city centre on the city buses.
What to eat in Seville
Food is undoubtedly one of the great merits of this city. The well-known tapas are good in practically any bar (beware, they are not served as a complimentary drink as in other Andalusian cities) and I recommend you try as many as possible. Prices are very affordable compared to the rest of Spain, except in the tourist areas where you may be in for a nasty surprise (avoid them).
What to pack
When packing for your trip to Seville, don't forget a hat, cool clothes, sunscreen and a bottle of water every time you go out. Forgetting any of these items can have unpleasant consequences for the inexperienced traveller.
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