Why go
- British Overseas Territory in Iberia.
- Served by Gibraltar Airport (GIB).
History
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area. Gibraltar is home to around 38,000 people, primarily Gibraltarians.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Monarch Airlines ZB (A320) · 3 routes: Birmingham, London, Manchester
- American Airlines AA (A320) · 1 route: London*
- British Airways BA (A320) · 1 route: London
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gibraltar Airport (GIB). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GIB has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. London, Birmingham, London, London, Manchester). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cruise Ship Terminal, 1.3 km); routes include Algeciras - Ceuta, Gibraltar (GBZ) - Tanger Med (MA) / طنجة المتوسط - الجزيرة الخضراء, Tanger Med (MA) - Gibraltar (GBZ) / الجزيرة الخضراء - طنجة المتوسط.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gibraltar (Spain). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.