Seville Airport, also known as Seville-San Pablo International Airport (IATA: SVQ, ICAO: LEZL) is a Spanish airport managed by Aena. It is located 3 km northeast of the city of Seville. It is located in the municipalities of Seville and La Rinconada "La Rinconada (Spain)"), and is an important economic engine for generating wealth and employment for the city and the region, being the second with the highest number of passengers in Andalusia after the Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport and the first in volume of merchandise.[2].
In 2024 it reached 9,175,072 passengers. More than thirty airlines operate at the airport, connecting with twenty Spanish cities and 87 cities around the world, mainly with Western Europe, but also with the main cities of Eastern Europe (Athens, Budapest, Bucharest, Istanbul and Warsaw), Northern Europe (Copenhagen and Stockholm) and North Africa. The airport's international traffic has been increasing in recent years, with a proportion that is currently around 50%.[3].
The terminal, designed by architect Rafael Moneo, was built as a building rooted in Sevillian and Andalusian culture, based on three traditional components: the Mosque, the Palace and the orange trees. An orange orchard welcomes the traveler at the airport, and then enters a blue room due to the effect of the glazed tiles and crowned by an archway supported by the vaults.
History
In 1914, the first plane that links the peninsula and Spanish Morocco lands at the improvised Tablada airfield – opened the previous year for an air festival –, after which the Seville City Council transfers a plot of 240,000 square meters there to the Military Aeronautics Service for the construction of an airfield. The conditioning works began in 1915 and, that same year, it began to be used for the training of pilots and observers.
In 1919, the first commercial flights connecting Seville and Madrid were carried out. The following year, the postal airline was established between Seville and Larache and, in 1921, the first Spanish commercial Seville-Larache. In 1923, various facilities, hangars, workshops and premises were inaugurated and the construction of a municipal airport in Tablada was approved, at one end of the military airfield, with dimensions of 750 by 500 meters.
In April 1927, the Spanish Air Line company established the Madrid-Seville-Lisbon airline. In February 1929, the Seville airport project was approved and, in March, the Tablada aerodrome was opened to navigation and air traffic, determining that it would have to stop providing said service as soon as the projected airport was built.
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Introduction
Seville Airport, also known as Seville-San Pablo International Airport (IATA: SVQ, ICAO: LEZL) is a Spanish airport managed by Aena. It is located 3 km northeast of the city of Seville. It is located in the municipalities of Seville and La Rinconada "La Rinconada (Spain)"), and is an important economic engine for generating wealth and employment for the city and the region, being the second with the highest number of passengers in Andalusia after the Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport and the first in volume of merchandise.[2].
In 2024 it reached 9,175,072 passengers. More than thirty airlines operate at the airport, connecting with twenty Spanish cities and 87 cities around the world, mainly with Western Europe, but also with the main cities of Eastern Europe (Athens, Budapest, Bucharest, Istanbul and Warsaw), Northern Europe (Copenhagen and Stockholm) and North Africa. The airport's international traffic has been increasing in recent years, with a proportion that is currently around 50%.[3].
The terminal, designed by architect Rafael Moneo, was built as a building rooted in Sevillian and Andalusian culture, based on three traditional components: the Mosque, the Palace and the orange trees. An orange orchard welcomes the traveler at the airport, and then enters a blue room due to the effect of the glazed tiles and crowned by an archway supported by the vaults.
History
In 1914, the first plane that links the peninsula and Spanish Morocco lands at the improvised Tablada airfield – opened the previous year for an air festival –, after which the Seville City Council transfers a plot of 240,000 square meters there to the Military Aeronautics Service for the construction of an airfield. The conditioning works began in 1915 and, that same year, it began to be used for the training of pilots and observers.
In 1919, the first commercial flights connecting Seville and Madrid were carried out. The following year, the postal airline was established between Seville and Larache and, in 1921, the first Spanish commercial Seville-Larache. In 1923, various facilities, hangars, workshops and premises were inaugurated and the construction of a municipal airport in Tablada was approved, at one end of the military airfield, with dimensions of 750 by 500 meters.
In 1929, the first Madrid-Seville flight was made and, in 1930, it was extended to the Canary Islands. In February 1931, the Berlin-Barcelona line reached Seville. In December 1933, the LAPE company inaugurated the Seville-Canary Islands line.
During the civil war, Seville was the arrival point for African troops, while Iberia "Iberia (airline)") provided air transport services with the lines Tetouan (Spanish Morocco)-Seville-Vitoria, Seville-Salamanca and Seville-Larache (Spanish Morocco)-Gran Canaria.
In September 1945, work on the new transoceanic airport of Seville began in its current location, some land in the Cortijo de San Pablo, from which its name comes.[4] Until then, the airship mooring station was located on these lands, which received the last flight in 1936.[5] Initially, runways 05-23, 02-20, and 09-27 were built. A year later, it was classified as customs and runways 05-23 and 02-20 were paved. In 1948, a gonio was installed and the marking was completed, with runways 04-22, 18-36 and 09-27 being renamed. In 1956, runway 09-27 was expanded, turning 18-36 into a taxiway.
In 1957, work on the terminal building was carried out, as well as on the control tower. The Seville airport is included in the Spanish American Agreement to install a supply base there. The facilities are developed near threshold 04, so this runway is out of service.
In 1965 an ILS was installed. Between 1971 and 1975, the terminal area was remodeled, the parking lot was expanded, a new terminal building was built and new accesses were developed and equipped.
In the years prior to the 1992 Universal Exhibition, a series of works took place to improve the city's infrastructure. The project to improve the airport was commissioned by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, winner of a Pritzker Prize. Moneo presented the reform project in January 1988.[6] With the reform, the platform is expanded, a new access is built from the N-IV national highway, as well as a new terminal building[7] and a new control tower to the south of the runway.
The works cost 15,000 million pesetas.[8] On July 31, 1991, the new facilities were inaugurated in the presence of the then Minister of Public Works José Borrell.[8].
At the end of 2018, the expansion of the aerodrome was approved, for a value of 33 million euros. This renovation includes the expansion of the terminal, both in the North and South areas, the construction of 3 more walkways, the expansion of the boarding area and a new baggage claim area. They are expected to be completed in early 2022, expanding the airfield's capacity to 10 million passengers, adapting it to growing air traffic.[9].
Infrastructure and facilities
Operability
Seville airport has a runway 3,360 m long and 45 m wide. Because the predominant wind direction in the area is SW-NE, and as a consequence of its location in the Guadalquivir valley, the orientation coordinates of the runway coincide with the numerical designation 09-27. End 09 has a magnetic bearing of 91° on the compass, while end 27 is 271°. Both thresholds have ILS/DME CAT I precision instrument operation, that is, they can land and take off aircraft with visibility greater than 550 m. The runway route is paved and also has a visual approach slope indicator system PAPI 3º (Precision Approach Trajectory Indicator) at both ends.
As for the aircraft apron, it has 31 parking spaces spread over 250,000 m² of surface, of which 3 are in the Airbus Military South area for its exclusive use, and the remaining 28 in the aircraft parking area located on the other side of the runway, which serves the passenger terminal. Of these 28 stalls, 5 are assisted by a telescopic walkway, with the rest being remote parking stalls. Apart from the commercial aviation platform, there is another general aviation platform that is located to the west of the previous one.
Seville airport has wind direction indicators. These are 3 wind sleeves located near the threshold of both runways and another on one of the taxiways. There is also horizontal light signaling on the runway, center line, threshold, fixed distance, side stripe and touchdown. Taxiways have center line and edge markings. In addition to having edge lights, on taxiways and runways. Likewise, the platform lighting consists of 15 lighting towers with 180 projectors and 45 projectors with halogen lamps. There is also beacon marking on the edge of the platform. The entire platform is also equipped with platform edge lights and 15 mega lighting towers.
Departures
The departure hall is located on the first floor of this building. On this floor are the 35 counters that Seville Airport has, grouped according to the airline or airport services company that manages it; as well as a national police office, Ryanair passenger service desk, Assistance for People with Reduced Mobility (PMR) and a cafeteria.
Through this same floor, the passenger can pass the security control to reach the boarding area and go to the Departures area, where they can find Duty-Free, glasses stores such as Sunglass Hut, restaurant and fast food services, newspapers and gift items, among others.
The boarding gates at Seville airport are distributed as follows:
In this last area there is passport control prior to this area, a mini duty free and a bar from the Enrique Tomás chain.
Since the reform that AENA is carrying out, since 2021, for the expansion and improvement of the facilities of the Seville capital airport, with the aim of modernizing it and adapting it to the increase in demand from travelers and new destinations, small extensions and new doors, as well as space improvements and new businesses, are still being created.
Arrivals
The passenger who disembarks from the plane via a telescopic walkway descends a ramp to the mezzanine, from where he or she goes to the baggage claim room. Before access, there is a passport control. In case of remote parking, the passenger accesses the baggage claim rooms through two access doors located on the arrivals floor. Once the luggage has been collected and, after passing customs control in the case of passengers on international flights, you access the arrivals hall where you can find commercial car rental stores, the baggage information office, the Aena office, a cafeteria and the tourist information office.
• - Baggage collection:.
Airbus Defense & Space
Contenido
Las instalaciones de Airbus en el aeropuerto de Sevilla, han vivido una considerable expansión en los últimos años gracias al progreso experimentado por el programa del A400M. Inicialmente las instalaciones de Airbus se localizaban al norte de la pista de San Pablo, pero debido a la elección por parte de la empresa de contar en Sevilla con una Línea de Ensamblaje Final de su nuevo avión militar A400M, la actividad se trasladó al sur de la pista, a unas nuevas y modernas instalaciones que cubren una superficie de 1 100 000 m², incluyendo 190 000 m² de hangar y oficinas.
A400M FAL ‘San Pablo Sur’
The new Airbus facilities in Seville were inaugurated in the second half of the last decade in order to host the final assembly line of the A400M. These cover a total area of 58,000 m² and comprise seven modules. The largest is dedicated to the final assembly of the parts that make up the A400M manufactured in other countries participating in the same program. In addition, there are three final control stations, and another for the installation of the engines. Finally, in the last two rooms, the preparation of the aircraft is carried out for its delivery to the customer. One of these rooms is dedicated to the A400M model and the other is for light and medium aircraft (CN235, C295 and C212) that are also produced and assembled in São Paulo.
C212, CN235 & C295
The production and final assembly of the C212, CN235 and C295 models, which prior to the inauguration of the new hangar were carried out at the Airbus Defense & Space 'San Pablo Norte' facilities, were transferred to the new facilities. Being smaller aircraft compared to the A400M, they are produced in a single station, including the final checks phase. This station is capable of accommodating both the smaller CN235 and the larger C295 slopes. Once the production of the aircraft is completed, it is moved to a room also dedicated to the final assembly phase of the A400M where they are customized at the client's request and reviewed. The facilities dedicated to the assembly of these models cover around 22,800 m² and have the capacity for the simultaneous assembly of six aircraft.
Airbus Defense & Space ‘San Pablo Norte’
The facility located to the north of the runway houses the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Service Centre, which carries out a wide range of heavy maintenance (including complete airframe overhauls) and an extensive routine maintenance programme. This includes, for example, the complete restoration and conversion of the Orion PC model.
Airlines and destinations
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Last updated 12/18/2025.
National destinations
(*) Note: The weekly frequencies shown correspond to the 2024/2025 winter season. However, there may be special periods in which the frequencies are higher or periods in which they are lower, occasionally.
International destinations
(*) Note: The weekly frequencies shown correspond to the 2024/2025 winter season. However, there may be special periods in which the frequencies are higher or periods in which they are lower, occasionally.
Access
Public transport
The Seville Urban Transport line connects the bus station, in the city center, with the airport. It has intermediate stops at strategic points in the city, including the train station. The trip lasts approximately 35 minutes. The service operates every day of the year. Tickets and the monthly card can be purchased on the bus. The average frequency of passage is 25-30 minutes. The first bus leaves Plaza de Armas at 04:30, and the last bus leaves the Terminal at 01:20.
Taxi
Urban taxis in Seville apply a Single Airport Rate for services that go to or leave the airport towards the city. These rates are regulated by the administration. If they do not comply with the rate available in all taxis in Seville, they can complain with the corresponding receipt at the Taxi Institute. For other destinations, intercity rates apply. It is recommended to request a receipt for any claim.
Cabify / Uber
Seville airport also has a VTC service, with the Uber and Cabify brands, since both operate in the city.
By road
Seville airport is located 10 kilometers northeast of the city of Seville and has road access to the city through the highway, in the direction of Córdoba-Madrid exit Airport exit. If you are coming from the opposite direction, that is, in the direction of Córdoba to Seville, you must take the Airport exit that gives access to the city through Kansas City Avenue.
From Cádiz and Huelva through the until the junction with the national highway and then take the detour.
Car rental
International car rental companies Avis, Enterprise/Atesa, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt operate at the airport.
Future access to the airport
Several short-term proposals are being considered regarding the establishment of a mobility plan for Seville Airport, due to the large number of passengers it supports and which limits comfortable access to the city on certain occasions. These projects are the following:
• - The construction of a commuter line, line C-6, which would go from the Sevilla-Santa Justa station to the airport. Creating a transportation impact of more than 800,000 people/year. The station would be underground and would connect the San Pablo Airport with the city center in about 15-20 minutes and could also connect with L2 of the Seville metro.
• - Another project would be the construction of L5 of the Seville Metro (Airport-Congress Palace), being able to correspond with the Seville Metro network and with line C-4 of the city's Cercanías network.
• - Wikimedia Commons hosts a multimedia category on Seville Airport.
• - Official website of the airport.
• - Information about bus lines to Seville airport.
• - Meteorological and air navigation information about Seville Airport on FallingRain.com.
• - Seville Airport accident history in Aviation Safety Network.
In April 1927, the Spanish Air Line company established the Madrid-Seville-Lisbon airline. In February 1929, the Seville airport project was approved and, in March, the Tablada aerodrome was opened to navigation and air traffic, determining that it would have to stop providing said service as soon as the projected airport was built.
In 1929, the first Madrid-Seville flight was made and, in 1930, it was extended to the Canary Islands. In February 1931, the Berlin-Barcelona line reached Seville. In December 1933, the LAPE company inaugurated the Seville-Canary Islands line.
During the civil war, Seville was the arrival point for African troops, while Iberia "Iberia (airline)") provided air transport services with the lines Tetouan (Spanish Morocco)-Seville-Vitoria, Seville-Salamanca and Seville-Larache (Spanish Morocco)-Gran Canaria.
In September 1945, work on the new transoceanic airport of Seville began in its current location, some land in the Cortijo de San Pablo, from which its name comes.[4] Until then, the airship mooring station was located on these lands, which received the last flight in 1936.[5] Initially, runways 05-23, 02-20, and 09-27 were built. A year later, it was classified as customs and runways 05-23 and 02-20 were paved. In 1948, a gonio was installed and the marking was completed, with runways 04-22, 18-36 and 09-27 being renamed. In 1956, runway 09-27 was expanded, turning 18-36 into a taxiway.
In 1957, work on the terminal building was carried out, as well as on the control tower. The Seville airport is included in the Spanish American Agreement to install a supply base there. The facilities are developed near threshold 04, so this runway is out of service.
In 1965 an ILS was installed. Between 1971 and 1975, the terminal area was remodeled, the parking lot was expanded, a new terminal building was built and new accesses were developed and equipped.
In the years prior to the 1992 Universal Exhibition, a series of works took place to improve the city's infrastructure. The project to improve the airport was commissioned by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, winner of a Pritzker Prize. Moneo presented the reform project in January 1988.[6] With the reform, the platform is expanded, a new access is built from the N-IV national highway, as well as a new terminal building[7] and a new control tower to the south of the runway.
The works cost 15,000 million pesetas.[8] On July 31, 1991, the new facilities were inaugurated in the presence of the then Minister of Public Works José Borrell.[8].
At the end of 2018, the expansion of the aerodrome was approved, for a value of 33 million euros. This renovation includes the expansion of the terminal, both in the North and South areas, the construction of 3 more walkways, the expansion of the boarding area and a new baggage claim area. They are expected to be completed in early 2022, expanding the airfield's capacity to 10 million passengers, adapting it to growing air traffic.[9].
Infrastructure and facilities
Operability
Seville airport has a runway 3,360 m long and 45 m wide. Because the predominant wind direction in the area is SW-NE, and as a consequence of its location in the Guadalquivir valley, the orientation coordinates of the runway coincide with the numerical designation 09-27. End 09 has a magnetic bearing of 91° on the compass, while end 27 is 271°. Both thresholds have ILS/DME CAT I precision instrument operation, that is, they can land and take off aircraft with visibility greater than 550 m. The runway route is paved and also has a visual approach slope indicator system PAPI 3º (Precision Approach Trajectory Indicator) at both ends.
As for the aircraft apron, it has 31 parking spaces spread over 250,000 m² of surface, of which 3 are in the Airbus Military South area for its exclusive use, and the remaining 28 in the aircraft parking area located on the other side of the runway, which serves the passenger terminal. Of these 28 stalls, 5 are assisted by a telescopic walkway, with the rest being remote parking stalls. Apart from the commercial aviation platform, there is another general aviation platform that is located to the west of the previous one.
Seville airport has wind direction indicators. These are 3 wind sleeves located near the threshold of both runways and another on one of the taxiways. There is also horizontal light signaling on the runway, center line, threshold, fixed distance, side stripe and touchdown. Taxiways have center line and edge markings. In addition to having edge lights, on taxiways and runways. Likewise, the platform lighting consists of 15 lighting towers with 180 projectors and 45 projectors with halogen lamps. There is also beacon marking on the edge of the platform. The entire platform is also equipped with platform edge lights and 15 mega lighting towers.
Departures
The departure hall is located on the first floor of this building. On this floor are the 35 counters that Seville Airport has, grouped according to the airline or airport services company that manages it; as well as a national police office, Ryanair passenger service desk, Assistance for People with Reduced Mobility (PMR) and a cafeteria.
Through this same floor, the passenger can pass the security control to reach the boarding area and go to the Departures area, where they can find Duty-Free, glasses stores such as Sunglass Hut, restaurant and fast food services, newspapers and gift items, among others.
The boarding gates at Seville airport are distributed as follows:
In this last area there is passport control prior to this area, a mini duty free and a bar from the Enrique Tomás chain.
Since the reform that AENA is carrying out, since 2021, for the expansion and improvement of the facilities of the Seville capital airport, with the aim of modernizing it and adapting it to the increase in demand from travelers and new destinations, small extensions and new doors, as well as space improvements and new businesses, are still being created.
Arrivals
The passenger who disembarks from the plane via a telescopic walkway descends a ramp to the mezzanine, from where he or she goes to the baggage claim room. Before access, there is a passport control. In case of remote parking, the passenger accesses the baggage claim rooms through two access doors located on the arrivals floor. Once the luggage has been collected and, after passing customs control in the case of passengers on international flights, you access the arrivals hall where you can find commercial car rental stores, the baggage information office, the Aena office, a cafeteria and the tourist information office.
• - Baggage collection:.
Airbus Defense & Space
Contenido
Las instalaciones de Airbus en el aeropuerto de Sevilla, han vivido una considerable expansión en los últimos años gracias al progreso experimentado por el programa del A400M. Inicialmente las instalaciones de Airbus se localizaban al norte de la pista de San Pablo, pero debido a la elección por parte de la empresa de contar en Sevilla con una Línea de Ensamblaje Final de su nuevo avión militar A400M, la actividad se trasladó al sur de la pista, a unas nuevas y modernas instalaciones que cubren una superficie de 1 100 000 m², incluyendo 190 000 m² de hangar y oficinas.
A400M FAL ‘San Pablo Sur’
The new Airbus facilities in Seville were inaugurated in the second half of the last decade in order to host the final assembly line of the A400M. These cover a total area of 58,000 m² and comprise seven modules. The largest is dedicated to the final assembly of the parts that make up the A400M manufactured in other countries participating in the same program. In addition, there are three final control stations, and another for the installation of the engines. Finally, in the last two rooms, the preparation of the aircraft is carried out for its delivery to the customer. One of these rooms is dedicated to the A400M model and the other is for light and medium aircraft (CN235, C295 and C212) that are also produced and assembled in São Paulo.
C212, CN235 & C295
The production and final assembly of the C212, CN235 and C295 models, which prior to the inauguration of the new hangar were carried out at the Airbus Defense & Space 'San Pablo Norte' facilities, were transferred to the new facilities. Being smaller aircraft compared to the A400M, they are produced in a single station, including the final checks phase. This station is capable of accommodating both the smaller CN235 and the larger C295 slopes. Once the production of the aircraft is completed, it is moved to a room also dedicated to the final assembly phase of the A400M where they are customized at the client's request and reviewed. The facilities dedicated to the assembly of these models cover around 22,800 m² and have the capacity for the simultaneous assembly of six aircraft.
Airbus Defense & Space ‘San Pablo Norte’
The facility located to the north of the runway houses the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Service Centre, which carries out a wide range of heavy maintenance (including complete airframe overhauls) and an extensive routine maintenance programme. This includes, for example, the complete restoration and conversion of the Orion PC model.
Airlines and destinations
News on destinations, operators, special operations and frequencies
Last updated 12/18/2025.
National destinations
(*) Note: The weekly frequencies shown correspond to the 2024/2025 winter season. However, there may be special periods in which the frequencies are higher or periods in which they are lower, occasionally.
International destinations
(*) Note: The weekly frequencies shown correspond to the 2024/2025 winter season. However, there may be special periods in which the frequencies are higher or periods in which they are lower, occasionally.
Access
Public transport
The Seville Urban Transport line connects the bus station, in the city center, with the airport. It has intermediate stops at strategic points in the city, including the train station. The trip lasts approximately 35 minutes. The service operates every day of the year. Tickets and the monthly card can be purchased on the bus. The average frequency of passage is 25-30 minutes. The first bus leaves Plaza de Armas at 04:30, and the last bus leaves the Terminal at 01:20.
Taxi
Urban taxis in Seville apply a Single Airport Rate for services that go to or leave the airport towards the city. These rates are regulated by the administration. If they do not comply with the rate available in all taxis in Seville, they can complain with the corresponding receipt at the Taxi Institute. For other destinations, intercity rates apply. It is recommended to request a receipt for any claim.
Cabify / Uber
Seville airport also has a VTC service, with the Uber and Cabify brands, since both operate in the city.
By road
Seville airport is located 10 kilometers northeast of the city of Seville and has road access to the city through the highway, in the direction of Córdoba-Madrid exit Airport exit. If you are coming from the opposite direction, that is, in the direction of Córdoba to Seville, you must take the Airport exit that gives access to the city through Kansas City Avenue.
From Cádiz and Huelva through the until the junction with the national highway and then take the detour.
Car rental
International car rental companies Avis, Enterprise/Atesa, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt operate at the airport.
Future access to the airport
Several short-term proposals are being considered regarding the establishment of a mobility plan for Seville Airport, due to the large number of passengers it supports and which limits comfortable access to the city on certain occasions. These projects are the following:
• - The construction of a commuter line, line C-6, which would go from the Sevilla-Santa Justa station to the airport. Creating a transportation impact of more than 800,000 people/year. The station would be underground and would connect the San Pablo Airport with the city center in about 15-20 minutes and could also connect with L2 of the Seville metro.
• - Another project would be the construction of L5 of the Seville Metro (Airport-Congress Palace), being able to correspond with the Seville Metro network and with line C-4 of the city's Cercanías network.
• - Wikimedia Commons hosts a multimedia category on Seville Airport.
• - Official website of the airport.
• - Information about bus lines to Seville airport.
• - Meteorological and air navigation information about Seville Airport on FallingRain.com.
• - Seville Airport accident history in Aviation Safety Network.