Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Galicia is a region with strong economy and a high tourism appeal.
- The headquarters of Zara, the world leader textile manufacturer, is based in A Coruña.
- The cruise industry is flourishing in A Coruña. Its port has witnessed the arrival of an increasing number of cruises.
- The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a light house declared World Heritage Site. The light house route on the Costa da Morte is worthwhile visiting at any time of the year.
- The airport is focused on having the best image possible. The A Coruña Airport has implemented an Integrated Quality and Environmental Management System, certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- A Coruña Airport was certified by the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA), according to EU 139/2014 regulation.
With the new expansion of the airport, A Coruña airport is keen on developing its domestic and intra-European network.
Aena offers airlines an extensive range of incentives. CLICK TO EXPAND
Aena offers airlines an extensive range of incentives. CLICK TO EXPAND
Marketing and other support
- For new routes;
- For increasing number of passengers on a route: on long-haul routes, on airports with less than three million passengers and seasonal airports during the off-peak season;
- Seasonality;
- Off-peak days;
- Connecting flights;
- Freight: is exempted of cargo charge from the 5 July 2014;
- Airport charges decrease on average by 2.2% annually until 2021.
The conditions of the Aena Incentive scheme are according to the wording included in the legislation in force. For more information please visit: http://www.aena.es/en/airlines/incentives.html
MARKETING SUPPORT
Aena collaborates on an ongoing basis with airlines on aspects such as organising events relating to first flights, advertising in media belonging to Aena, press releases, publicity on social networks, information to travel agencies associations etc. All of this is geared towards achieving greater visibility and publicity for the launch of new routes or new bases.
For more information please visit: http://www.aena.es/en/airlines/promotional-marketing.html
Potential cooperation from the Spanish Tourism Board (Tourspain): infosmile@tourspain.es
Market information: statistics and market analysis on request at airlinebox@aena.es
The map shows the population within a two-hour drive from A Coruña Airport (the one in the red square) and the nearest airports in the area (Santiago and Vigo airports). A Coruña's fantastic seafood – best enjoyed with the region's beer, Estrella Galicia. Over four million tonnes of seafood are fished and delivered each month to the city's busy port.
Catchment Area
- 30-minute catchment: 600,800.
- 60-minute catchment: 1,100,000.
- 120-minute catchment: 2,500,000.
A Coruña means business: Based on oil refinery, heavy industry and its port (now also attractive stop-over for many cruise ships), the city has developed into a major services centre with many headquartered multinationals such as INDITEX, the parent company of fashion retailer Zara and Bershka.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
- For freight opportunities, please click here.
- For further information, please contact: cargaaerea@aena.es
Geography
- A Coruña Airport is situated in the north of the province, approximately eight kilometres from the capital’s city centre.
Road access
- Around the airport you will find the AP-9 toll motorway linking A Coruña with Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra, Vigo and Tuy, the AC-14 and A6 motorway linking A Coruña with Lugo and Madrid and the N-550, between A Coruña and Santiago.
Bus access
- Line 4051 A Coruña – Airport.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Runways: One (1,938m).
- Slot Coordinated: Facilitated.
- Operating hours: Summer 04:30-22:30 – Winter 05:30-23:30 UTC.
- Terminals: One.
- AIP: Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
Look for more regional information at:
- Regional Government of Galicia: http://www.turgalicia.es
- A Coruña Tourism: http://www.turismocoruna.com
- A Coruña Town Hall: http://www.coruna.es
- Costa da Morte: www.turismo.gal/ruta-turistica-da-costa-da-morte?langId=es_ES
- A Coruña Provincial Council: http://www.dicoruna.es
- Tourism in Spain: http://www.spain.info
Vital statistics
2018 figures
- Passengers (commercial): 1.1m domestic passengers; 136,500 international passengers.
- Air transport movements: 100% scheduled flights; 0% charter flights.
- Freight: 164 tonnes.
- Largest carriers: Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa and TAP Portugal.
