Our Review of Girona Airport (GRO)

Table of contents: Our Review of Girona Airport (GRO) Pros and Cons of Girona Airport (GRO) Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of Girona Airport (GRO)

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.

Pros and Cons of Girona Airport (GRO)

PROS

Location: Girona-Costa Brava Airport is located next to Vilobí d’Onyar, just 13 kilometers (8 miles) from Girona city center. Barcelona is located 92 kilometers south and due to its proximity is considered as an alternative Airport to Barcelona-El Prat.

Recognized as Cleanest Airport in Europe: The Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded Girona-Costa Brava Airport the "Cleanest Airport" award in Europe, highlighting the cleanliness of the airport.

Low-Cost Carrier Hub: The airport serves as a hub for low-cost airlines like Ryanair, offering affordable flight options to numerous European destinations, which is ideal for budget travelers.

Ease of Access: The airport is well-connected by various transport options including buses, taxis, and car rentals, providing straightforward access to both Girona and Barcelona.

Recognized as Best Airport in Europe: The Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded the airport the Best Airport in Europe award in the category of less than 2 million passengers.

Compact and Manageable Terminal Size: The single terminal layout makes it easy for passengers to navigate, reducing the likelihood of getting lost or having to walk long distances.

CONS

Limited Facilities: Girona Airport has fewer services and facilities compared to other bigger airports, which may be a letdown for passengers hoping for a greater selection of lounges, restaurants, and retail establishments.

Seasonal Crowding: During the busiest travel season, the airport may get quite congested, which can result in longer wait times and a more stressed atmosphere.

Off-Peak Flight Options: There are fewer flights available during certain times, which may restrict passengers travel options.

Parking Availability: Parking can be limited during peak seasons, and pre-booking is often necessary to secure a spot.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Single Terminal Layout: Girona Airport Terminal consists of a single terminal building split into two levels. It operates with domestic and international flights by regular and low-cost airlines as well as some charter companies. This design ensures that all facilities and services are easily accessible within one area.

Transport to and from the Airport: Girona Airport offers several transport options to reach both Girona city center and Barcelona.

Bus: Girona-Costa Brava Airport is connected by bus to not only Barcelona and Barcelona Airport, also to Girona city center, Costa Brava, Lleida and France.
Taxi: Get within 20 minutes to Girona city center. Barcelona is one hour from the Airport by taxi.
Train: Girona Airport isn’t connected to RENFE railway system, but there are several options to get to the nearest train station.
Car Hire: Hiring a car in Girona Airport is a good option to move around.

Check-in Area: The check-in counters are located in the ground floor with arrival and departure area.

Shopping and Dining: While Girona Airport is smaller, it still offers essential shopping and dining options like Duty-Free stores for shopping, and cafes and restaurants for fine dining.

Family-Friendly Facilities: Girona Airport has family-friendly features like as play spaces for kids and facilities for changing baby diapers, making it a comfortable place for parents.

Barrier Free Services: Offers assistance services for people with reduced mobility (PRM) or disabilities to make their stay easier before and after their flight.

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