Spain being the third most popular tourist destination in the world, after the US and France, boasts of a wide range of connectivity through air. Over 50 airports in various parts of the country connect its scattered islands and remote places with the mainland. The rationale behind so many airports operating throughout the country is because each place whether a cosmopolitan city or a remote countryside flaunts splendid and exuberant places of interest which are tremendously appealing to any tourist. The cheaper air fares acts as an added encouragement to tourists to travel intra-city in Spain through air.
The busiest airport in Spain is the
Madrid Barajas International Airport. Located to the north-east of Madrid City the airport serves many million passengers throughout the year. Since its time of operation, the airport has grown to be one of the significant spots on Europe's aviation map. Terminal 1 of the airport serves as an international pass way to most European and Latin American countries. Terminal 2 caters mostly as a gateway to the Iberian Peninsula. Terminal 3 serves as a gateway to other cities in Europe and many Latin American countries. In addition to the already existing three Terminals, a latest ultra-modern Terminal 4 was also added. The earlier three Terminals serve as operational base to Sky Team and Star Alliance whereas the latest is the operational base for
. You can book flights of Iberia Airlines on mapsofworld. The most convenient connectivity from this airport is the bus routes which commute to any part of Madrid City. There is also the alternative option of the Metro and the Taxi. The air route between Madrid and Barcelona is presently the busiest in the world.
Spain's second busiest airport is Barcelona's El Prat de Llobregat Airport . It served nearly 30 million passengers in the year 2006. It serves mostly the popular tourist destinations all over Spain including the coastal regions. Its business thrives because it is a highly modernized airport and therefore serves as the most preferred short break tourist destination . It is connected through walkways and trains with the main city of Barcelona .
The other important airports of Spain include the Palma de Mallorca International Airport on the Majorca Island and the Tenerife Norte Los Rodeos International Airport in Tenerife. Their businesses thrive mostly on their connecting cities being attractive holiday destinations to tourists from all over the world.
