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Discover and plan the itinerary that suits you better. There are three main airports near Murcia: Alicante, Valencia and Corvera - the newest and closest to the city, but still lacking connections with major European (and non-European) cities.
➤ 1. Alicante Airport (ALC)
International flights from major airports.
About 1 hour from Murcia.
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➜ How to get to Murcia?
By bus
ALSA is the national bus company in charge of transfers between the Alicante Airport and the main bus station in Murcia.
Buses depart approximately once every two hours on a daily basis from the P2 level; single tickets cost 5.27 euros and can be purchased at self-service ticket machines inside the airport, online (already available for October) or onboard.
More information:
http://www.aena.es/en/alicante-airport/intercity-buses.html
ALSA website:
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/airports/alicante-airport-el-altet
Schedule:
By car
Several companies offer services of car renting at the airport:
https://www.alicante-airport.net/car-hire.php
Murcia can be reached in about 50 minutes, following this route:
1. Get on A-70 from N-338 for 4.4 kilometers.
2. Take AP-7 and A-7 to N-340 in Murcia. Take exit 140 from A-30, drive for 69 kilometers.
3. Continue on N-340. Drive to Av. del Rector José Loustau.
4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Av. del Rector José Loustau and continue towards the University building (on the right side of the road). There is a car park.
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Blablacar (carpooling app) is a popular and affordable way of travelling by car within Spain, further info online: https://www.blablacar.es/
FLIGHTS to Alicante
1.1 Connections from France:
Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes.
Suggested:
- Paris Beauveais (BVA) 08/10/2019 21:05 - Alicante (ALC) 23:20, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 14/10/2019 18:20 - Paris Beauvais (BVA) 20:40, Ryanair
- Marseille (MRS) 08/10/2019 14:00 - Alicante (ALC) 15:35, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 14:10 - Marseille (MRS) 17:45, Ryanair
- Bordeaux (BOD) 08/10/2019 09:15 - Alicante (ALC) 13:15 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 13:50 - Bordeaux (BOD) 17:40 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Toulouse (TLS) 08/10/2019 09:35 - Alicante (ALC) 13:15 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 17:50 - Toulouse (TOLS) 21:05 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Nantes (NTE) 08/10/2019 07:15 - Alicante (ALC) 12:00 (stop BRU), CityJet + Germanwings
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 17:30 - Nantes (NTE) 19:25, Vueling.com
Other connections available:
1.2 Connections from Portugal:
Lisbon, Porto.
Suggested:
- Porto (OPO) 08/10/2019 14:35 - Alicante (ALC) 21:05 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Alicante (ALC) 13/10/2019 07:00 - Porto (OPO)10:55 Ryanair (stop BCN), Vueling + Ryanair
- Lisbon (LIS) 08/10/2019 11:35 - Alicante (ALC) 14:50, White Airways
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 15:30 - Lisbon (LIS) 17:00, White Airways
Other connections available:
1.3 Connections from Italy:
Bologna, Rome, Milan
Suggested:
- Milan Bergamo (BGY) 08/10/2019 07:00 - Alicante (ALC) 09:20, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 09:55 - Milan Bergamo (BGY) 12:05, Ryanair
- Milan Malpensa (MXP) 08/10/2019 19:55 - Alicante (ALC) 22:10, Iberia
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 09:55 - Milan Bergamo (BGY) 12:05, Ryanair
- Rome (FCO) 08/10/2019 18:35 - Alicante (ALC) 20:50, Vueling.com
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 13:50 - Rome (FCO) 18:25 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Bologna (BLQ) 08/10/2019 15:25 - Alicante (ALC) 17:45, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 12:55 - Bologna (BLQ) 15:00, Ryanair
Other connections available:
1.4 Connections from the United Kingdom
London, Bristol, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle
Suggested:
- London Luton (LTN) 08/10/2019 16:40 - Alicante (ALC) 20:20, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 20:55 - London Luton (LTN) 22:40, Ryanair
- London Gatwick (LGW) 08/10/2019 10:25 - Alicante (ALC) 13:55, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 15:20 - London Gatwick (LGW) 17:00, Ryanair
- Bristol (BRS) 08/10/2019 11:10 - Alicante (ALC) 14:40, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 22:10 - Bristol (BRS) 23:45, Ryanair
- Belfast (BFS) 08/10/2019 10:15 - Alicante (ALC) 14:10, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 14:20 - Belfast (BFS) 16:20, Ryanair
- Birmingham (BHX) 08/10/2019 08:15 - Alicante (ALC) 11:55, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 12:00 - Birmingham (BHX) 13:40, Ryanair
- Manchester (MAN) 08/10/2019 06:30 - Alicante (ALC) 10:15, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 20:15 - Manchester (MAN) 22:05, Ryanair
- Liverpool (LPL) 08/10/2019 16:35 - Alicante (ALC) 20:20, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 21:45 - Liverpool (LPL) 23:35, Ryanair
- Leeds Bradford (LBA) 08/10/2019 17:10 - Alicante (ALC) 21:00, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 17:50 - Leeds Bradford (LBA) 19:50, Ryanair
Other connections available:
1.5 Connections from Ireland
Dublin, Cork
Suggested:
- Dublin (DUB) 08/10/2019 18:20 - Alicante (ALC) 22:15, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 11:25 - Dublin (DUB) 13:25, Ryanair
- Dublin (DUB) 08/10/2019 10:10 - Alicante (ALC) 14:05, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 11/10/2019 22:25 - Dublin (DUB) 00:20 (+1), Aer Lingus
- Cork (ORK) 08/10/2019 19:35 - Alicante (ALC) 23:15, Aer Lingus
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 23:59 - Cork (ORK) 01:40 (+1), Aer Lingus
Other connections available:
1.6 Connections from Germany
Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Weeze,
Suggested:
- Berlin Tegel (TXL) 08/10/2019 15:10 - Alicante (ALC) 18:15, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 18:10 - Berlin Tegel (TXL) 21:15, EasyJet
- Berlin Tegel (TLX) 08/10/2019 15:10 - Alicante (ALC) 18:15, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 19:50 - Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF), Ryanair
- Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 08/10/2019 15:50 - Alicante (ALC) 18:25, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 19:00 - Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 21:35, Ryanair
- Dusseldorf (DUS) 08/10/2019 16:30 - Alicante (ALC) 19:05, Laudamotion
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 19:25 - Dusseldorf (DUS) 22:35, Laudamotion
- Weeze (NRN) 08/10/2019 10:50 - Alicante (ALC) 13:30, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 07:45 - Weeze (NRN) 10:25, Ryanair
Other connections available:
1.7 Connections from Czech Republic
Prague
Suggested:
- Prague (PRG) 08/10/2019 06:15 - Alicante (ALC) 12:05 (stop CRL), Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 08/10/2019 17:15 - Prague (PRG) 22:30 (stop AMS), KLM
Other connections available:
1.8 Connections from the Netherlands
Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam
Suggested:
- Amsterdam (AMS) 08/10/2019 06:50 - Alicante (ALC) 09:30, Transavia
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 21:40 - Amsterdam (AMS) 00:25 (+1), Transavia
- Amsterdam (AMS) 08/10/2019 18:00 - Alicante (ALC) 20:40, Transavia
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 21:40 - Amsterdam (AMS) 00:25 (+1), Transavia
- Eindhoven (EIN) 08/10/2019 10:05 - Alicante (ALC) 12:40, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 06:55 - Eindhoven (EIN) 09:35, Ryanair
- Rotterdam (RTM) 08/10/2019 07:45 - Alicante (ALC) 10:15, Transavia
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 12:25 - Rotterdam (RTM) 17:55, Transavia
Other connections available:
1.9 Connections from Hungary
Budapest
Suggested:
- Budapest (BUD) 07/10/2019 19:20 - Alicante (ALC) 22:30, Wizzair
- Alicante (ALC) 11/10/2019 23:10 - Budapest (BUD) 02:05 (+1), Wizzair
- Budapest (BUD) 08/10/2019 06:30 - Alicante (ALC) 12:00 (stop BRU), Wizzair + Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 11/10/2019 23:10 - Budapest (BUD) 02:05 (+1), Wizzair
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1.10 Connections from Poland
Warsaw, Cracow
Suggested:
- Warsaw Modlin (WMI) 08/10/2019 10:45 - Alicante (ALC) 14:25, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 11:50 - Warsaw Modlin (WMI) 15:20, Ryanair
Other connections available:
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➤2. Valencia Airport (VLC)
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International flights from major airports. About 3 hours from Murcia.
➜ How to get to Murcia?
By bus
ALSA is a national bus company that provides regular transfers between the airport of Valencia and Murcia. The journey lasts around 4 hours and tickets cost around 30 euros.
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional/valencia-murcia
You can also find the bus company Eurolines running services every two-three hours from the airport to Murcia; tickets cost around 18 euros and the journey also lasts 4h approximately.
By car
Cars can be rented at the airport and, once there, Murcia is about 3 hours away.
1. Get on E-901/A-3 in Quart de Poblet from V-11 for 2.5 kilometers.
2. Take A-7, A-35 and A-33 to N-344 in Castilla-La Mancha for 111 kilometers.
3. Continue on N-344 to Región de Murcia for 26 kilometers.
4. Follow A-33 and A-30 to N-340 in Murcia. Take exit 140 from A-30 for 48 minutes.
5. Continue on N-340. Drive to Av. del Rector José Loustau
FLIGHTS
2.1 Connections from France:
Paris, Marseille, Toulouse,
Suggested:
- Marseille (MRS) 08/10/2019 12:30 - Valencia (VLC) 17:10 (stop MAD), Iberia
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 18:05 - Marseille (MRS) 23:10, (stop CDG), Air France
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 08/10/2019 09:20 - Valencia (VLC) 11:15, Air Eurospa
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 18:05 - Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 20:15, Air Eurospa
- Paris Orly (ORY) 08/10/2019 11:55 - Valencia (VAL) 13:50, Transavia + Vueling
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 06:45 - Paris Orly (ORY) 08:50, Transavia France
- Toulouse (TLS) 08/10/2019 14:20 - Valencia ((VLC) 17:30 (stop BCN), Vueling
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 17:45 - Toulouse (TLS) 21:05 (stop MAD), Iberia
Other connections available:
2.2 Connections from Portugal:
Lisbon, Porto.
Suggested:
- Lisbon (LIS) 08/10/2019 08:55 - Valencia ((VLC) 11:20, TAP Air Portugal
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 12:05 - Lisbon (LIS) 12:40, TAP Air Portugal
- Porto (OPO) 08/10/2019 12:55 - Valencia ((VLC) 15:20, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 16:05 - Porto (opo) 19:00 (stop MAD), Air Eurospa
Other connections available:
2.3 Connections from Italy:
Rome, Bologna, Milan, Venice
Suggested:
- Rome Ciampino (CIA) 08/10/2019 13:05 - Valencia (VLC) 15:10, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 11:15 - Roma Ciampino (CIA) 13:15, Ryanair
- Bologna (BLQ) 08/10/2019 11:55 - Valencia (VLC) 14:00, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 10:20 - Bologna (BLQ) 12:15, Ryanair
- Milan Bergamo (BGY) 08/10/2019 08:45 - Valencia (VLC) 10:45, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 14:25 - Milan Malpensa (MXP) 16:20, Ryanair
- Venice Treviso (TFS) 08/10/2019 18:35 - Valencia (VLC) 20:50, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 12:50 - Venice Treviso (TFS) 14:55, Ryanair
Other connections available:
2.4 Connections from the United Kingdom
London, Edinburgh, Manchester
Suggested:
- London Luton (LTN) 08/10/2019 07:00 - Valencia (VLC) 10:30, EasyJet
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 20:55 - London Gatwick (LGW) 23:15, EasyJet
- London Stansted (STN) 08/10/2019 07:10 - Valencia (VLC) 10:40, Ryanair
- Alicante (ALC) 12/10/2019 11:10 - London Stansted (LGW) 12:45, Ryanair
- Edinburgh (EDI) 08/10/2019 08:25 - Valencia (VLC) 12:20, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 21:40 - Edinburgh (EDI) 23:45, Ryanair
- Manchester (MAN) 08/10/2019 16:40 - Valencia (VLC) 20:10, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 20:15 - Manchester (MAN) 21:55, Ryanair
Other connections available:
2.5 Connections from Germany
Berlin, Weeze, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfort
Suggested:
- Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF) 08/10/2019 06:10 - Valencia (VLC) 09:05, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 19:40 - Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF) 22:30, Ryanair
- Weeze (NRN) 08/10/2019 10:00 - Valencia (VLC) 12:25, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 06:15 - Weeze (NRN) 08:50, Ryanair
- Hamburg (HAM) 08/10/2019 10:00 - Valencia (VLC) 14:20 (stop DUS), Euroswings
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 07:10 - Hamburg (HAM) 10:05, Ryanair
- Cologne (CGN) 08/10/2019 06:40 - Valencia (VLC) 09:05, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 06:30 - Cologne (CGN) 09:00, Ryanair
- Frankfort am Main (FRA) 08/10/2019 10:50 - Valencia (VLC) 13:10, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 06:25 - Frankfort am Main (FRA) 08:50, Lufthansa
Other connections available:
2.6 Connections from Czech Republic
Prague
Suggested:
- Prague (PRG) 08/10/2019 10:50 - Valencia (VLC) 17:30 (stop BCN), Vueling
- Valencia (VLC) 11/10/2019 22:05 - Prague (PRG) 00:45 (+1), Smartwings
Other connections available:
2.7 Connections from the Netherlands
Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam
Suggested:
- Amsterdam (AMS) 08/10/2019 14:30 - Valencia (VLC) 18:55, Transavia
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 15:50 - Amsterdam (AMS) 18:20, Transavia
Other connections available:
2.8 Connections from Hungary
Budapest
Suggested:
- Budapest (BUD) 09/10/2019 07:15 - Valencia (VLC) 10:15, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 12/10/2019 18:05 - Budapest (BUD) 23:35 (stop CDG), Air France
2.9 Connections from Poland
Warsaw, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Cracow
Suggested:
- Warsaw Modlin (WMI) 08/10/2019 16:00 - Valencia (VLC) 19:20, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 11/10/2019 20:50 - Warsaw Modlin (WMi) 00:10 (+1), Ryanair
- Cracow (KRK) 09/10/2019 10:20 - Valencia (VLC) 13:25, Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) 13/10/2019 19:35 - Cracow (KRK) 22:40, Ryanair
Other available connections:
➤3. Corvera Airport (aka. Murcia International Airport)
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Closest airport to Murcia. Approximately 30mins away from the city centre.
➜ How to get to Murcia?
By bus
There is a regular bus service running daily from Corvera Airport to the Central Bus Station in Murcia.
The company’s name is Interbus and the logo is painted in white and blue. The bus can be taken at the airport’s ground floor, in the Llegadas/Arrivals area.
There are four different lines, make sure to take the one covering the route Airport - Murcia!
The ticket costs 5 euros and can be purchased on board (ask the driver) or online at https://comprasweb.interbus.es/venta/.
More information in English:
http://www.aena.es/en/murcia-region-airport/public-transport.html
Schedule:
http://interbusmurcia.es/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/horario-aeropuerto-murcia-04-2019.pdf
Salidas desde el aeropuerto (departures from the airport):
Mon: 11:00, 13:00, 18:00, 21:00, 22:15.
Tues: 11:00, 21:00, 22:15
Wed & Thu: 11:00, 18:00, 21:00, 22:15.
Fri, Sat & Sun: 11:00, 21:00, 22:15.
By taxi
Taxis cover the route between the Corvera Airport and the city center at any time for a fixed rate of 29 euros. Complete information in English available here:
https://www.corveraairporttravel.com/transportation/taxis/
By car
Car rental services are available at the airport and can be booked at:
https://www.corveraairporttravel.com/car-hire/
Once behind the wheel, it should not take more than 30 minutes to reach Murcia:
1. RM-16 direction Northeast.
2. Exit A-30 (Autovía de Murcia), direction Murcia.
3. Continue on A-30 for 17 minutes/25 kms.
4. Exit 141 Ronda Norte, direction Murcia.
5. Continue on N-340 for 7 minutes.
6. Drive along Ronda de Levante and take the first exit on the roundabout.
7. Drive along Avenida del Rector José Loustau for 2-3 minutes and the car park will be seen on the right side, next to the University buildings.
FLIGHTS
3.1 Connections from England
London, Manchester
- London Stansted (STN) 08/10/2019 16:50 - Corvera (RMU) 20:35, Ryanair
- Corvera (RMU) 12/10/2019 21:10 - London Stansted (STN) 22:55, Ryanair
- London Luton (LTN) 08/10/2019 16:55 - Corvera (RMU) 20:40, Ryanair
- Corvera (RMU) 12/10/2019 22:00 - London Luton (LTN) 23:45, Ryanair
- Manchester (MAN) 09/10/2019 08:00 - Corvera (RMU) 12:00, Ryanair
- Corvera (RMU) 11/10/2019 21:50 - Manchester (MAN) 23:35, Ryanair
➤4. At the bus station
At the bus station, you can either take a taxi to the university/hotel or enjoy a 20 minute walk to Campus de La Merced:
➤5. Getting Back Home
5.1 From Murcia to Alicante Airport
By bus:
Buses depart regularly from the bus station towards Alicante. Schedules can be checked here:
By car
1. Take A-30 direction Alicante for 1.5 kilometers.
2. Take AP-7 and A-7 to N-338 (Comunidad Valenciana).
3. Take exit 22 from A-70 and continue for 40 mins.
4. Continue on N-338 towards the airport.
5.2 From Murcia to Valencia Airport
By bus
ALSA buses depart from the bus station daily. Tickets can be bought in advance here:
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/airports/alicante-airport-el-altet
By car
1. Drive along Av. Don Juan de Borbón for 4.7 kilometers.
2. Follow A-30 and A-33 to RM-424 (80 kilometers).
3. Take N-344 to A-33 in Castilla-La Mancha, drive for 26.5 kilometers.
4. Continue on A-33. Take A-35, A-7 and V-31 to Calle Pista Aeroport in Comunidad Valenciana. Take exit 348 from E-901/A-3.
5. Take V-11 and CV-370 to your destination.
5.3 From Murcia to Corvera Airport
By bus:
Hop on the Interbus coach from the bus station. Schedules here:
http://interbusmurcia.es/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/horario-aeropuerto-murcia-04-2019.pdf
English:
Mon: 09:00, 11:45, 15:30, 19:00.
Tues: 09:00, 19:00
Wed & Thu: 09:00, 15:30, 19:00.
Fri, Sat & Sun: 09:00, 19:00.
By taxi:
https://www.corveraairporttravel.com/transportation/taxis/
By car:
1. Get on A-30 from N-340, 3 kilometers.
2. Follow A-30 and RM-16 for 25 kilometers.
3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and the airport will be clearly seen on the right side.
➤6. Don’t forget that…
Schedules and conditions of the transport services may vary in the future. Thus we kindly recommend to double-check all the links, pages, and information concerning your trip during the weeks and days immediately previous to the conference.