How to arrive to Granada

Granada has its own small airport, but most travelers heading to the city — including those attending ICN — end up routing through Málaga instead, since it has far better international flight connectivity.

From Málaga, there are several practical ways to reach Granada: a direct bus service that takes a couple of hours, a hire car for those who want flexibility, or a taxi for smaller groups willing to split the cost. Travelers coming from Madrid, Barcelona, or other major Spanish cities also have direct bus and rail options into Granada, along with domestic flights for those coming from farther afield.

For a congress the size of ICN, host cities sometimes arrange shuttle service between the nearest major airport and the venue during the days surrounding the event — worth checking for on an upcoming edition’s own transportation page, since availability and schedules vary by year.

Whichever route you take, it’s worth budgeting a bit of extra time on arrival day, since Granada’s mountain setting means road and rail connections can take longer than the straight-line distance suggests.