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Seville

Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital of Andalusia and the Province of Seville, Spain.
  • Served by Seville Airport (SVQ).

History

Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

Airports

Seville Airport (SVQ) 9.9 km to the centre
Seville, AN, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa…) · direct flights to 38 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 38 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
La Juliana Airfield 18 km to the centre
Sevilla, AN, ES
Outdoor
Aeródromo Alcalá del Río 19 km to the centre
Alcalá del Río, AN, ES
Outdoor
Aeroguillena 20 km to the centre
Guillena, AN, ES
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Guadalquivir Este
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Transportes Fluviales Coria, S. L.
Outdoor
Coria del Río
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Transportes Fluviales Coria, S. L.
Outdoor
Coria - Guadalquivir Este
Ferry route · Transportes Fluviales Coria, S. L.
Outdoor
Guadalquivir Este → Coria del Río
Ferry route · Transportes Fluviales Coria, S. L.
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Seville Airport (SVQ); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SVQ has direct flights to 38 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Guadalquivir Este, 12 km); routes include Coria - Guadalquivir Este, Guadalquivir Este → Coria del Río.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Seville. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Boat Tour