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Pamplona

Pamplona, historically also known as Pampeluna in English, is the capital city of the Chartered Community of Navarre in Spain. As of 2024, with a population of 208,243, it is the 29th largest city in Spain.

Type CityPopulation 208,243

Why go

  • Municipality in Navarre, Spain.
  • Served by Pamplona Airport (PNA).

History

Pamplona, historically also known as Pampeluna in English, is the capital city of the Chartered Community of Navarre in Spain. As of 2024, with a population of 208,243, it is the 29th largest city in Spain.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-22:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su off Features: vegan options, step-free access Wikipedia: eu:Katakrak… · katakrak.net
Indoor
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning Wikipedia: eu:Iruña kafea (Iruñea) · cafeiruna.com
Indoor
Restaurant · cocina navarra tradicional con toques modernos Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 6 Calle Irunlarrea · restauranteobas.com
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Centro social y solidario. Comercio Justo y Ecológico. Promoción de la Cultura. Promoción de productos de proximidad. Taberna con… · geltoki.red
Indoor
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-15:30,20:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5 Calle Paulino… · fostershollywood.es
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-16:00, 20:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 37 Avenida Pío XII · kentuckypamplona.com
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-24:00;Su 13:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · lamorea.com
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-24:00;Su 13:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · lamorea.com
Indoor

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Airports

Pamplona Airport (PNA) 5.7 km to the centre
Pamplona, NC, ES — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Finnair, Iberia Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Madrid (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Finnair AY (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Madrid*
  • Iberia Airlines IB (CRK, CRJ-900, CRJ-200) · 1 route: Madrid*

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Santa Cilia de Jaca Airfield 80 km to the centre
Huesca, AR, ES
Outdoor
Ororbia Airfield 7.2 km to the centre
Ororbia, NC, ES
Outdoor
Lumbier Airfield 33 km to the centre
Lumbier, NC, ES
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pamplona Airport (PNA); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PNA has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Madrid).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pamplona. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences