Why go
- City and municipality in Asturias, Spain.
- Served by Aerodromo de Sevares.
History
Gijón or Xixón is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, CRJ-900, CRK, A319) · 7 routes: Barcelona*, Madrid, Malaga*, Palma de Mallorca*, Paris*, Sevilla, Valencia*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 4 routes: Barcelona, Malaga, Paris, Sevilla
- Air Europa UX (A330-200, 737-800, ATR) · 3 routes: Arrecife, Madrid, Tenerife
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 2 routes: Palma de Mallorca, Valencia
- easyJet U2 (A319) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aerodromo de Sevares. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gijon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.