Costa Brava
Girona Airport to Platja d'Aro, Palamós and Begur
A Girona Airport transfer guide to the central Costa Brava: distances to Platja d'Aro, Palamós, Calonge and Begur, seasonal bus gaps and fixed private prices.
Why Girona Airport suits the central Costa Brava
Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) sits inland at Vilobí d'Onyar, and the resorts of the central coast are far closer to it than to El Prat. Platja d'Aro is around 45 km, Palamós 48 km, Calonge and Sant Antoni just beyond, and Begur roughly 60 km through the Gavarres hills. In practice that means 40 to 55 minutes door to door in a private car, against nearly two hours from Barcelona. If you can choose your inbound flight, arriving at Girona shortens the last leg of the holiday considerably.
What public transport actually offers
There is no rail link at Girona Airport. Seasonal Sarfa/Moventis coaches run to some coastal towns in summer, but timetables thin out from October and the last departures are early in the evening — a problem for the low-cost flights that land after 22:00. Reaching Begur or Sa Riera usually means a coach to Palafrugell plus a local connection and a walk with luggage.
Villa holidays and shopping stops
Most guests on this stretch of coast rent a villa or apartment with a key collection time. We can hold the car while you pick up keys, and a short supermarket stop on the way is easy to arrange — just mention it when you book.
Roads, driving times and summer traffic
The C-65 and C-31 carry almost all this traffic. They flow well outside August, but Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings in high season add fifteen to twenty minutes. Drivers heading to Begur, Aiguablava or Sa Tuna face narrow final kilometres with tight bends and very limited parking, which is exactly where being dropped at the door earns its price.
Booking a fixed-price Girona transfer
Send us the flight number, resort, exact address and passenger count on WhatsApp and we confirm a total price for the vehicle, tolls and waiting included. We track the flight, so a delayed landing does not cost you the car. Many guests pair the arrival with a return to Barcelona Airport at the end of the week; both legs can be confirmed in the same message.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a transfer from Girona Airport to Platja d'Aro?
About 40 minutes for roughly 45 km via the C-65, a little longer on August weekends.
Is there a bus from Girona Airport to Begur?
Not directly year round. Seasonal coaches serve nearby towns, but you normally change in Palafrugell and services stop early in the evening.
Can you meet a late-night Girona flight?
Yes. We operate 24 hours and the driver waits in arrivals with a name sign whatever time the aircraft lands.
Do you charge extra for a supermarket stop?
A short stop on the route is normally included; tell us in advance so the driver plans the timing.
Need a transfer?
Fixed price, flight monitoring and meet & greet. We reply on WhatsApp in minutes.