How to Get to Spain: Travel Origins Explained

Reaching Spain from Around the World

Spain is a country in southwestern Europe. To travel there, you must depart from a location outside Spain—whether that’s another European nation, the Americas, Asia, Africa, or Oceania.

Common Entry Points

• By Air: Major hubs: Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Málaga (AGP), Alicante (ALC). Direct flights from 100+ countries.
• By Land: From France (via highways/trains) or Portugal. Rail links: TGV from Paris, high-speed from Lisbon (via Madrid).
• By Sea: Ferries from Italy (Genoa, Civitavecchia), UK (Portsmouth), Morocco (Tangier), Balearic/Canary Islands.

Visa Requirements

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: free movement. Many others (US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) enjoy 90-day visa-free tourism. Check the Spanish consulate for your nationality.

Bottom Line

You can reach Spain from virtually anywhere—just choose your mode, check entry rules, and go.