Flights to Gibraltar Airport (GIB)

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Cheap Flights to Gibraltar Airport

As you cruise across the sky on one of the available cheap flights to Gibraltar Airport (GIB), you'll notice that the only road off of the isthmus into neighboring Spain crosses the sole runway at the airport. Gibraltar is the only airport in the world where ground vehicle traffic must yield the right-of-way to air traffic. The most notable thing you'll see on your approach is the iconic Rock of Gibraltar. It dominates the skyline and rises to some 1,300 feet above sea level.

Facilities at Gibraltar Airport

There are only four major airlines that offer flights to Gibraltar Airport (GIB): Monarch, British Airways, easyJet, and Royal Air Maroc. The airport is actually operated by the Royal Air Force, Gibraltar Wing. You might even see military jets taking off and landing nearby after you deplane. After you disembark from your cheap flight to Gibraltar Airport (GIB), you can relax in the Calpe Lounge. Enjoy the unlimited snacks as you catch up on news and emails with the free, unlimited Wi-Fi. Taxi rides into town cost about $6. There are also taxis on the Av Principe de Asturias for travel into Spain, should that be on your itinerary.

Things to Do Near Gibraltar Airport

Most of the best attractions in Gibraltar are associated with The Rock. Atop The Rock sits a nature preserve which is inhabited by the last surviving wild group of monkeys in all of Europe: the Barbary Macaques. There are more than 300 of them in the preserve, separated into six distinct troops. The Rock is also honeycombed with tunnels that were dug for the Great Siege – a skirmish between the British, Spanish and French that took place during the American Revolution. There is also a 1,000-year-old Moorish castle on The Rock. You can tour its "Tower of Homage."

Travel Tips for Gibraltar Airport

Those planning on traveling to Gibraltar Airport will have easy access to Gibraltarian cuisine, which is a flavorful mix between British and Mediterranean foods. Fideos al horno is a baked pasta dish, and calentita is a savory pancake-like dish similar to Italy's farinata. Three-course meals for two in Gibraltar average about $90. Many travelers also take flights to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) to enjoy the various events and festivals on the isthmus.

Every Saturday, there is a re-enactment of the ceremony of the Keys of Gibraltar. There are also tours of Gibraltar's old military defenses every Saturday. If you're a music fan, take in the various shows at the Gibraltar Music Festival. It takes place during September every year. If you're a bibliophile, the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival will be to your taste. It's an annual event and usually takes place in October at the Garrison Library.

Birdwatchers can observe up to 315 recorded species in the area, many of which are migratory. Gibraltar has a unique location in the migratory paths of many species. Because of that, it's possible for even amateur birdwatchers to make "first sightings." The Ornithological Society of Gibraltar encourages birdwatchers to report any sighting of unusual species.