Pamplona Airport

About Pamplona

Pamplona (known as Iruna) is located within the region of Navarre. This city will be best known for the tradition of the running of the bulls which happens between 6th and 14th of July every year. So far outcrys to outlaw this fiesta have failed and each year it attracts half a million visitors.

In the city there is a wealth of history but it has been encircled by modern, high-rise developments. Pamplona became the region's capital in the 10th century and during the reign of Charles III it gained a cathedral.

Pamplona is Plaza del Castillo, formerly the bullring, built in 1847. Today it is the seat of the local government. The elegant tree-lined paseo sleeps thousands of visitors during the fiesta of San Fermin (the bull running). Here is the busiest spot during the celebrations. Calle Estafeta is also popular with its rows of bars and restaurants. Here it is busy all year round.

Pamplona cathedral is free to visit although you will pay about 1€ to see the museum. This 14th century building is the most important in the city. At the heart of the cathedral is the tomb of Charles III and his wife Queen Leonor.

About Pamplona Airport

Pamplona airport is six kilometres from Navarre's capital.

Air traffic is primarily scheduled and domestic and is not very seasonal, meaning that there is little variation in the figures over the course of the year. Most of its traffic, 93.5% of the total, is with Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona airports, whilst Palma de Mallorca is third in order of importance.

During 2005 the airport handled a total of 342,418 passengers, 10,483 aircraft movements and 139 tonnes of cargo.

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