Flights to gibraltar
Cheap Flights to gibraltar
Overview
Monkey see monkey do, especially in Gibraltar. Don’t mind these wild animals – they’ve been here longer than some of Gibraltar’s residents. These Barbary macaques – the only wild monkeys in Europe – have free roam around the rock since the British claimed Gibraltar from Spain in 1713. If in case monkeys leave the island, Gibraltar will go back being a ancient Spanish colony. Book a cheap flight to Gibraltar from Cheapflighticket to see them for yourself.
Step on a connecting flight to the city from the United Kingdom and explore the islands beside hundreds of monkeys roaming the rock. The Rock of Gibraltar symbolizes many things to many people. In ancient Rome and Greece, the rock was one of the two pillars of Hercules. During World War II, the rock was used as a harbouring point for British soldiers. Throughout centuries, nothing has been able to break the rock. Today, the Rock of Gibraltar symbolizes strength and unity – “as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar” refers to a person or situation that cannot fail.
Climate
Gibraltar offers a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters. As far as temperature is concerned, it ranges amid 60’s F and 90’s F.
Travel Information
Language: English
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 2h 55m
Best Time To Visit
In the months of summer, the flights serving Gibraltar are quite famous as tourists flock to Gibraltar to enjoy the Mediterranean surf.
Gibraltar Attractions and Activities
1. Head to the Beach
If you are staying across the border in Spain, chances are that you won't have to look very far to find a great beach, but the rock also has beaches too, six of them! Most of the beaches in Gibraltar are only used by the locals, so in this case, a little knowledge goes a long way. The beaches here are as follows: Catalan Bay, Camp Bay, Little Bay, Eastern Beach, Western Beach and Sandy Bay. Ones to the east of the rock are mainly sandy and ones to the west are rocky beaches.
2. Go Underground
Due to the rock's long military history with Great Britain, the rock has various places that go underground and beneath a rock, some of them are well known, so maybe not so well known. If you want to follow the tourist trail, then a trip up the rock to go to St Micheals cave (see image below) is a must-see, although as we had "been there and done that" we looked for other places we get inside or under the rock.
3. Mosque at Europa Point
Gibraltar has always been a real fusion or mix of different cultures, whilst remaining staunchly independent, but with a strong allegiance to the UK. The Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim mosque was built for the Muslims to worship here and it's a lovely building that is recommended to see. It was built by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and is the most southerly mosque in Europe and one of the largest outside of a non-Muslim country.
4. Exhilarating Drive Up the Rock
There are many ways to reach the top of the rock, where you, of course, find a cafe, a viewing platform and the famous monkeys. By the way, don't be fooled into thinking the monkeys of Gibraltar are cute and cuddly as some of them will have a way with your purse or other possessions in no time at all if you get too close to them. On a guided tour, your guide will know which apes to approach and which ones to leave well alone!
5. Gibraltar Museum
Gibraltar's swashbuckling history uncovers in this fine museum, including a labyrinth of exhibits and rooms ranging from Phoenician and prehistoric Gibraltar to the infamous Great Siege.
Airlines Operate Flight to Gibraltar
- British Airways
- easyJet
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Gibraltar - 2h 55m
- Manchester to Gibraltar - 3h 5m
- Newcastle to Gibraltar - 7h 15m
- Birmingham to Gibraltar - 8h 40m
- Glasgow to Gibraltar - 6h 25m
- Edinburgh to Gibraltar - 5h 50m
- Belfast to Gibraltar - 5h 45m
Distance to the City Centre
In about 400 meters, travelling via a taxi, rental car or a bus, you reach Gibraltar’s city centre from Gibraltar International Airport. It supports almost 50 flights per week to prime Moroccan and UK destinations.
Transport from Gibraltar
Wandering around Gibraltar is easy and convenient since everything is close together. Although, if you wish to see historic and popular spots in the city, or outside the city, you would require Gibraltar’s transportation. Buses take you to famous landmarks comprising Alameda Botanical Gardens, Europa Point, the Moorish Castle, and the Great Siege Tunnels. Gibraltar is a renowned cruise ship destination as well
Visa Requirements for Gibraltar
British nationals do not need a visa to land in Gibraltar and explore its beauty. Foreigners with passports who already have an Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK' do not need a visa to enter Gibraltar.
Tips for your stay in Gibraltar
- Carry a phrasebook with yourself to communicate with the locals.
- Beach lovers and divers should visit the city in July or August.
- Make sure you do not leave your outerwear and personal belongings unattended anywhere in the city.
- Keep a stronghold of your cell phones and cameras as monkeys can snatch them from your hands and no measure can be taken against them.
- If you want to save some bucks on food, opt for budget restaurants and hotels which can be located away from the city centre.
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