Flights to Grenada are served by Maurice Bishop International Airport, just five minutes from St. George's, the capital. There are cheap flights to Grenada offered by major airlines coming in from Barcelona, Rome, Paris, and Madrid. To find the best airfare to Grenada do an Internet search and compare the rates on different days of the week, at different times of day. The more flexible your travel plans are, the more likely you are to find a great deal. Upon arrival, it is easy to find a taxi or bus to get you into town. The public Mini-Bus travels around the entire island.

If you prefer to walk, most attractions in the area are accessible by foot. So if you are up for some exercise, take a break from riding the Mini-Bus or taxicabs, and bring a bottle of water. Or you can take one of the buses that leave every 15 minutes from the Plaza Nueva. A trip costs around 1.20 Euros, but you can get one ticket for ten trips at around 8.70 Euros. There are also trains available in the area, but they are best for more distant travel. The best way to get around is to either walk the streets or ride a bus.

La Alhambra is one of the best sites to visit in the area. This part palace, part fortress and part garden citadel is a sight to behold, especially for architecture, garden, and design enthusiasts. There are many cathedrals and religious buildings in the area as well, including La Catedral de Grenada, San Jose Church, Santa Ana Church, Sacromonte Abbey, Basilica San Juan de Dios and Santo Domingo Church. Other places of interest include Old University, Elvira's Gate, Barmejas Towers, Hospital Real, El Corral del Carbon, and El Parque de las Cienicas. The Museo San Juan de Dios and the Museo Cueves Sacromonte also have excellent art collections.

Grenada flights are really invitations to a different style and pace of life. Grenada is famous for its guitars, handicrafts, textiles, ceramics, and other notable products. Some of the best shopping areas include the Puerta Real streets, Cuesta de Elvira and Angel Ganivet. For dining, try the restaurants at the Plaza de San Miguel Bajo, the Oryza, La Blanca Paloma, and La Oliva. If you like to taste the local wine, request for Un Costa. The quality of this wine will vary depending on where you order. As an alternative, try the Tinto de Verrano, a type of red wine, also known as summer wine.

• Iberia 60% recommend
• Vueling Airlines 73% recommend
• British Airways 75% recommend

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• Granada is 10 miles from Granada Airport (Granada, Spain).
• Granada Airport (Granada, Spain)
• Right now, 7 airlines operate out of Granada Airport.
• Granada Airport offers nonstop flights to 7 cities.
• Every week, at least 154 domestic flights and 7 international flights depart from Granada Airport.