Jerez Airport (XRY)

Jerez de la Frontera, ES 🇪🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

LEJR

IATA

XRY

Elevation

93 ft

Region

ES-AN

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: LEJR

Local Code: Not available

Location: 36.744598° N, -6.06011° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Jerez Airport (XRY) generally receives positive feedback from travelers, often lauded as a small, efficient, and less stressful alternative to larger Spanish airports. Overall sentiment indicates good satisfaction, with an average traveler rating of 7.4/10. Many appreciate its ease of navigation and quick processes, making it a convenient gateway to Andalusia.

What Travelers Love

Efficiency and Speed: Travelers frequently praise the fast security check and overall quick boarding process, often describing it as "painless." Security wait times are estimated at around 27-28 minutes, and immigration/customs at about 8 minutes.
Ease of Navigation: The airport is consistently described as small and easy to find everything, which contributes to a less stressful travel experience.
Good Transportation Links: XRY offers excellent local transport connections, including regular bus services to Jerez city center, Cadiz, and Seville, and a train station within walking distance for regional connections. Car rental facilities are also readily available.
Cleanliness: Travelers particularly value the cleanliness of the airport facilities.
Proximity to Destinations: Its strategic location provides quick access to Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Seville, and the Costa de la Luz.

Common Complaints

Limited Amenities: Compared to larger international hubs, XRY has fewer food, retail, and lounge options. The lounge facilities, in particular, receive lower satisfaction ratings.
Early Morning Darkness/Services: For very early flights, the terminal can be dark with limited services (bathrooms, cafes) before 6 AM when lights and small cafes open.
Lost Luggage Issues: Some travelers have reported an issue with lost luggage, although this is often an airline's fault, the recovery process at Jerez can be "painstaking" and unhelpful.
Expensive Taxis: While taxis are readily available, some travelers find them to be expensive.
No Telescopic Boarding: Passengers often have to walk across the tarmac to board their planes as there are no telescopic boarding bridges.
No Left-Luggage Lockers: The airport does not offer left-luggage lockers.

Jerez Airport offers a generally pleasant and efficient experience, especially for those seeking a less crowded and more manageable airport. While it may lack some of the extensive amenities of larger terminals, its strengths in quick processing, good transport links, and cleanliness make it a highly recommended entry point to Andalusia.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Jerez Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Air Nostrum `ANE` / `YW`	2	70	2	Nov 27, 2025
Vueling Airlines `VLG` / `VY`	3	47	3	Nov 27, 2025
Condor `CFG` / `DE`	3	30	3	Sep 21, 2025
TuiFly `TUI` / `X3`	5	29	5	Sep 21, 2025
Binter Canarias `IBB` / `NT`	2	19	2	Nov 27, 2025
Mercury Air Cargo `MEC` / `4X`	2	13	2	Aug 31, 2025
Eurowings `EWG` / `EW`	3	11	3	Sep 5, 2025
Jet2 `EXS` / `LS`	3	11	3	Sep 5, 2025
Marabu `MBU` / `DI`	2	9	2	Sep 11, 2025
Iberia `IBE` / `IB`	1	8	1	Sep 1, 2025

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`02/20`	7546 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`128.5 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.6 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`118.55 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`JER`	Jerez	NDB	`433 kHz`
`JRZ`	Jerez	VOR-DME	`113000 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Official taxis are available at a designated rank directly outside the arrivals hall. The service is metered, with standard airport supplements applied to the final fare. A trip to the center of Jerez de la Frontera typically takes about 15-20 minutes.

Rental Cars

Multiple car rental agencies, including major international brands like Avis, Hertz, Sixt, and Europcar, have service desks located within the arrivals terminal. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak travel seasons. Picking up a car is convenient for exploring the wider Cádiz province, the Costa de la Luz, and the White Villages (Pueblos Blancos).

Public Transportation

The airport is served by both bus and train. Regional buses connect the airport to Jerez, Cádiz, and other coastal towns, with the bus stop located outside the terminal. Additionally, the airport has its own train station (Aeropuerto de Jerez) on the C-1 Cercanías line, offering a fast and affordable connection to Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, and Cádiz city.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.