Our Review of Girona Airport (GRO)
Our Review of Girona Airport (GRO)
Girona Airport Reviews (GRO)
Passenger opinions, airport analysis and our independent review.
Our Overall Rating
Our Review Philosophy
At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.
In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.
Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.
Quick Ratings
Airport Personality
🏖 Perfect for Costa Brava Holidays
Excellent gateway to the Costa Brava region.
👨👩👧 Great for Families
Compact terminal and short walking distances.
💶 Excellent for Budget Travelers
Strong low-cost carrier presence.
🚗 Convenient for Road Trips
Ideal starting point for exploring Catalonia.
What Travelers Are Saying
Easy to Navigate
Passengers consistently praise the airport’s compact layout and straightforward terminal design.
Fast Security
Security processing is often quicker than at larger airports.
Good Transport Connections
Bus services and road access receive positive feedback.
Convenient Parking
Parking facilities are located close to the terminal building.
Traveler Types
Passenger Journey Ratings
Girona Airport vs Barcelona Airport
Girona Airport
- Easier to navigate
- Shorter queues
- Less crowded
- Better for Costa Brava
- Lower stress levels
Barcelona Airport
- More airlines
- More destinations
- Larger shopping areas
- More lounges
- Better long-haul network
Our Final Verdict
Girona Airport delivers an excellent balance between efficiency, simplicity and convenience. While it cannot compete with major hubs in terms of shopping, lounges or route networks, it offers a significantly more relaxed experience. For travelers heading to Girona or the Costa Brava, it remains one of the most practical regional airports in Spain.
Pros and Cons of Girona Airport (GRO)
✓ Pros
Easy to Navigate
The airport’s compact layout makes it extremely easy to move between check-in, security, departures and arrivals.
Fast Security Screening
Security queues are often shorter and faster than those found at larger airports.
Excellent Gateway to Costa Brava
Girona Airport is ideally located for reaching popular Costa Brava destinations such as Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and Platja d’Aro.
Convenient Parking Facilities
Parking areas are located close to the terminal and are generally easy to access, even during busier travel periods.
Lower Stress Levels
Smaller passenger volumes and shorter walking distances create a more relaxed airport experience.
✕ Cons
Limited Shopping Options
Retail facilities are more limited compared with larger international airports.
Smaller Dining Selection
Food and beverage options are adequate but not as extensive as those available at major airport hubs.
Few Premium Facilities
The airport offers fewer lounges and premium passenger services than larger airports.
Limited Airline Network
Passengers have fewer route and airline choices compared with Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Distance from Barcelona
Although often promoted as an alternative airport for Barcelona, the city is still approximately 95 kilometres away.
Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)
Girona Airport in 2 Minutes
Everything you need to know about Girona-Costa Brava Airport before your trip.
Location
Located 13 km from Girona city centre and approximately 95 km from Barcelona.
Airport Code
The official IATA airport code is GRO.
Terminal
One passenger terminal handles all arrivals and departures.
Transport
Bus, taxi, transfers and car hire services are available.
Parking
Convenient parking facilities are located close to the terminal.
Restaurants
Several cafés and dining options are available inside the terminal.
Shopping
Travel essentials, souvenirs and duty-free shopping for eligible passengers.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi access is available throughout most terminal areas.
Recommended Arrival
Arrive around 2 hours before your flight.
Best For
Costa Brava holidays, Girona city breaks and low-cost travel.
Our Rating
A practical and efficient regional airport with a relaxed atmosphere.
Top Tip
Book parking and transport in advance during the summer season.
How we calculate On Time Performance
On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.
We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.
Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.
The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:
- On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
- Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
- Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
- Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
- Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation
Some Stats
Annual Passengers Evolution
Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)
81% (Total flights analyzed: 1400)
8% (Total flights analyzed: 145)
5% (Total flights analyzed: 83)
3% (Total flights analyzed: 44)
2% (Total flights analyzed: 27)
Airlines with best on-time performance at Girona Airport (last 3 months)
Considering all airlines:
100% (Total flights analyzed: 8)
100% (Total flights analyzed: 8)
89% (Total flights analyzed: 145)
82% (Total flights analyzed: 1400)
81% (Total flights analyzed: 27)
80% (Total flights analyzed: 44)
75% (Total flights analyzed: 83)
Considering only airlines with more than 10 flights/week:
89% (Total flights analyzed: 145)
82% (Total flights analyzed: 1400)
Routes with more flights from Girona Airport (last month)