After two million passengers traveled though Murcia San Javier airport last year a permanent expansion of the terminal was considered vital. In July of this year the work began. The €266 million Euro development is due to be completed in 2010 and will make Murcia airport the most suitable and convenient for anyone visiting La Manga.

Although a hire car is not essential around La Manga Club it can offer much more freedom than having to use busses and Taxis during your stay, not to mention a hire car can let you explore local Spanish towns and villages and Murcia. See our guide on "The Top 5 Places to Visit Around Murcia".
Many low cost airlines are now flying to Murcia San Javier airport Including Ryan Air, Easy Jet, My Travel Lite, Monarch, BMI baby and jet2. Ryan Air alone provides around five flights a day to Murcia from Stanstead and other regional airports.

Murcia airport still boast extremely easy access and a speedy service though the complex. The car collection point is still within a short walk from the terminus, and most of the larger car hire companies have offices on site at Murcia airport.