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Gibraltar (Spain)

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. 6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain.

Type CountryPopulation 38,000

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

Gibraltar Airport (GIB) 2.8 km to the centre
Gibraltar, U, GI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Monarch Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, easyJet) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. London, Birmingham, London, London, Manchester (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 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

Getting there by ferry

Cruise Ship Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
FRS Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre · FRS
Outdoor
Berth 3
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre · Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
Outdoor
Berth 4
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre · Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
Outdoor
Berth 5
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre · Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
Outdoor
Berth 6
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre · Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras
Outdoor
Algeciras - Ceuta
Ferry route · Baleària / FRS / Transmediterránea
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Gibraltar (GBZ) - Tanger Med (MA) / طنجة المتوسط - الجزيرة الخضراء
Ferry route · FRS
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Tanger Med (MA) - Gibraltar (GBZ) / الجزيرة الخضراء - طنجة المتوسط
Ferry route · FRS
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Algeciras - Tánger Med / طنجة المتوسط - الجزيرة الخضراء
Ferry route · Balearia / Trasmediterranea / FRS / Inter Shipping / AML
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 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.

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

Sightseeing