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Passengers

Domestic flights (origin and destination in Spain)

The airline is responsible for requesting this documentation at check-in and receiving the boarding pass upon boarding the aircraft. We recommend you ask your company for the necessary travel documentation.

Domestic passenger

Under 14s

Exempt. Responsibility lies with the person accompanying them on the flight.

14 years old and above

  • National ID Card (DNI) or passport, not necessarily current.
  • Driving license issued in Spain (consult your airline to verify whether it accepts driving licences).

EU or Schengen Passengers:

  • Valid passport or identity document, not necessarily current.
  • EU registration certificate.
  • Driving license issued in Spain.

Other countries

  • Current valid passport or travel document.
  • Current residency permit for Spain or one of the Schengen states.
  • Driving license issued in Spain.

International flights

Countries are classified into three groups: Schengen countries, Non-Schengen EU countries, and other countries.

Schengen Countries:

  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Denmark
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Norway
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Czech Republic
  • Romania
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

Non-Schengen EU Countries:

  • Cyprus
  • Ireland

Flights from Spain

Flights from Spain to Schengen countries
  • Domestic passenger: Valid national ID card (DNI) or passport.
  • Passenger from EU Schengen or other countries: Passport, current identity document or valid and current travel document.

Travelling from Spain to other countries (non-EU/non-Schengen)

In some countries, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel.

Some countries also require an entry visa, which you must apply for at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

  • Domestic passenger: Valid passport.
  • Passenger from EU Schengen or other countries: Valid passport or travel document.

For entry into the UK, from 2 April 2025 you must also have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You can find more information here.

Flights to USA.

Spain is included in the USA’s Visa Waiver Program. To travel to Spain you must have travel authorization that has been completed electronically 72 hours before boarding. Authorisation can be requested on the https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov website.

If you would like more information on the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, please visit the official website: www.cbp.gov/travel.

Visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for information on the security measures applicable to Spain: http://www.tsa.gov.

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