Overview
Sevilla (Seville) is the sun-warmed capital of Andalucia, a city of orange-tree courtyards, Moorish palaces and late-night flamenco. It makes a superb long-weekend break or a gateway to southern Spain, and it is well connected to the UK, so finding cheap flights to Sevilla is straightforward if you plan ahead. Use the price charts on this page to see how fares move through the year before you book.
Best time to fly to Sevilla
Spring is the classic choice. March to May brings warm, comfortable days and the city's two great celebrations, Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril, though flights and hotels fill quickly around both. Autumn, from September to late October, is quieter and still pleasantly warm. July and August are genuinely hot, often above 40C, which tends to keep demand and fares a little lower for travellers who do not mind the heat. Winters are mild and among the cheapest times to go. Check the When to book chart above to compare months.
Airlines and routes
Several carriers fly UK to Sevilla direct. From London, British Airways operates from Heathrow or Gatwick, easyJet from Gatwick and Ryanair from Stansted, with a typical flight time of around 2 hours 45 minutes. From Manchester, Ryanair and Jet2 run direct services in roughly 2 hours 55 minutes, and Jet2 also flies to Sevilla from bases such as Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and Edinburgh. When direct seats are scarce, one-stop routes via Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam or Paris add flexibility.
Things to do in Sevilla
The historic centre is compact and best explored on foot.
- Real Alcazar: a working royal palace with dazzling Mudejar tilework and tranquil gardens.
- Seville Cathedral and La Giralda: the world's largest Gothic cathedral, with a bell tower you climb by gently sloping ramp.
- Plaza de Espana: a grand semicircular plaza with tiled alcoves for each Spanish province, set in Maria Luisa Park.
- Barrio Santa Cruz: the former Jewish quarter, a maze of whitewashed lanes, plant-filled patios and tapas bars.
- Las Setas de Sevilla: the vast timber Metropol Parasol, with a rooftop walkway looking over the old town.
At Sevilla Airport (SVQ)
Sevilla Airport sits about 10km north-east of the centre, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by road. The EA airport bus runs frequently into the city, stopping near Santa Justa railway station and finishing at Plaza de Armas, and takes around 35 minutes. Taxis use a fixed official tariff to the centre, with a slightly higher rate in the evenings, at weekends and on public holidays. Pre-booked private transfers and car hire are also available at the terminal.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sevilla
- Book roughly two to four months ahead for the best balance of price and choice; last-minute fares to Andalucia are rarely a bargain.
- Fly midweek, as Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually cheaper than Friday or Sunday.
- Avoid the spring festival dates and school holidays, or use the flexible-date view to pinpoint the cheapest week.
- Compare full-service and low-cost carriers, and check more than one London airport, before you commit.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders do not need a visa for tourism in Spain and can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport should be less than 10 years old on the day you enter and valid for at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen area. The currency is the euro. Bring a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for state healthcare and take out travel insurance as well. No special vaccinations are required for Spain.
