Melilla Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-16

Melilla Airport (ICAO GEML) sits about 4 km southwest of the centre of Melilla, a Spanish city on the north coast of Africa, close to the Moroccan border. It opened in 1969 and is the only airport on Spanish territory on the African continent. Aena, the Spanish state airport operator, runs it.

MLNIATA

Services at Melilla Airport

3 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers532K532,485 in 2025
  • Services3listed across 3 of 6 types
  • Movements11K11,392 flights a year
  • Local timeCeuta time
  • IATAMLNICAO GEML
  • Opened1969
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • MADomesticMain TerminalIberia, Air Nostrum

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • MelillaNortheast of the airport4 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Melilla Airport?

Melilla Airport uses the following codes: IATA: MLN, ICAO: GEML. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Melilla Airport located?

Melilla Airport is located in Melilla, Melilla (city), Spain. The airport coordinates are 35.2798°, -2.9563°.

What services are available at Melilla Airport?

Melilla Airport offers: 1 parking options, 1 car rental companies, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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