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Zaragoza, Spain

Zaragoza, traditionally known in English as Saragossa, is the capital city of the province of Zaragoza and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It lies by the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, roughly in the centre of both Aragon and the Ebro basin.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital of Aragon, Spain.
  • Served by Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ).

History

Zaragoza, traditionally known in English as Saragossa, is the capital city of the province of Zaragoza and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It lies by the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, roughly in the centre of both Aragon and the Ebro basin.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · restaurant · 12 Calle de los Mártires, Zaragoza, 50003 · restaurantecasalac.es
Indoor
Mexican, Fast Food · Comida mexicana · 25 Calle de Ciudadano Kane · laquebradora.es
Indoor
Restaurant · Restaurante de decoración selvática. Comida tradicional y exótica: Tandoori, ceviche, pan bao, steak tartar y amplia selección de carnes y… · tribuzaragoza.com
Indoor
Cafe · Cafetería del Alma Mater Museum Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · almamatermuseum.com
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 13:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 53 Paseo de Los Olvidados, 50019 · dominospizza.es
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:30,16:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-13:30; Su,PH off · 4 Carretera del Aeropuerto, Zaragoza, 50011 · harleyzaragoza.com
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 13:00-16:30,20:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-16:30,20:00-00:30 Features: step-free access · 22 Avenida Juan Pablo II,… · latagliatella.es
Indoor
Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00; Su-Th 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · malvon.es
Indoor

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Airports

Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) 12 km to the centre
Zaragoza, AR, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Ryanair, Wizz Air, Air Europa) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Arrecife, Beauvais, Bergamo, Bucharest, Charleroi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 8 direct destinations

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
Huesca-Pirineos Airport (HSK) 67 km to the centre
Monflorite/Alcalá del Obispo, AR, ES — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Binéfar Airfield 98 km to the centre
Binéfar, AR, ES
Outdoor
Aerodromo de Villanueva de Gallego 15 km to the centre
Villanueva de Gallego, AR, ES
Outdoor
Aeródromo Gurrea de Gállego 44 km to the centre
Gurrea de Gállego, AR, ES
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

El Puerto
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Barca de Candespina
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Barca del Castellar
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
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 Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZAZ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Arrecife, Beauvais, Bergamo, Bucharest, Charleroi…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: El Puerto, 3 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 Zaragoza, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences