Quick answer. Seville Airport is about 10 kilometres north-east of the centre. The EA bus (Especial Aeropuerto) runs to Plaza de Armas via Santa Justa station and the Prado de San Sebastián in 35 to 50 minutes for a few euros, payable by card. Taxis charge a fixed fare set by the city, about €25 on weekday daytimes, nearer €28 at night and at weekends, and more during Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril. For euros, use a bank machine: Spanish law makes it show its fee for a foreign card before you confirm. Spain has no Bank of America Global ATM Alliance partner.
Where to get Euros at SVQ
At SVQ, read the fee screen and choose euros; that is the whole method. Figures are for the euro equivalent of $100, at roughly €1 = $1.15.
| Option | Where | Markup | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank ATM with a no-FX-fee card | Arrivals and across Seville | Network rate; any fee shown on screen | ~$115-118 |
| BoA debit card at any Spanish ATM | Arrivals and city | BoA's flat fee and 3%, plus any machine fee | ~$123-126 |
| Independent or Euronet machine | Tourist areas in the city | High fee plus a DCC pitch | ~$122-128 |
| Airport exchange counter | Arrivals | Wide spread plus commission | ~$123-130 |
Bank machines at Seville (SVQ), and the EA bus and fixed taxi fare
Seville's airport, San Pablo, has a single terminal with arrivals on the ground floor. Bank machines are in the public arrivals area. Spanish machines are required to show any charge for a foreign card on screen before you confirm, so you can cancel and try another; the national banks such as CaixaBank, Santander and BBVA are the ones to look for, and Spain has no Bank of America Alliance partner. The trap at Seville is not the machine but the timing: during Semana Santa, the week before Easter, and the Feria de Abril two weeks later, hotel prices triple and taxis switch to their highest fixed tariff. Our Seville money guide covers tapas bars, the Alcázar tickets and the city's card habits.
Terminal, arrivals level
Iberia, Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea and other European carriers
Bank machines are in the public arrivals area. Read the fee screen before confirming, and on the next screen choose euros, not dollars.
EA bus stop
Especial Aeropuerto to Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastián and Plaza de Armas
Outside arrivals. Pay the driver by contactless card or cash. Buses run roughly every 20 to 30 minutes from early morning until around midnight.
Taxi rank
Fixed-fare taxis to the city centre
Outside arrivals. The fare to the centre is fixed by tariff and shown on a sign; check which tariff applies before setting off. Most taxis take cards.
Do you actually need cash at Seville (SVQ)?
No. The EA bus and taxis take cards:
EA bus to the city centre (a few euros): 35-50 minutes to Plaza de Armas; stops at Santa Justa station and the Prado.
Taxi, weekday daytime (about €25): Fixed fare to the centre, 07:00 to 21:00 on working days.
Taxi, nights, weekends and holidays (about €28): Fixed fare; higher still during Semana Santa and the Feria.
Uber and Cabify (varies): Billed to your card through the app; surge pricing during the fiestas.
⚠ DCC trap. When the ATM or terminal asks if you want to be charged in your home currency instead of the local currency, always decline and choose the local currency. Accepting locks in a 3-13 percent markup that your no-FX-fee card cannot undo. Full DCC explainer →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cash to get from Seville (SVQ) to Seville?
No. The EA bus driver takes contactless cards, and so do most taxis. Keep 30 to 60 euros for tapas bars at busy times, churros, the market and tips.
Can I order Euros before flying?
Rarely needed for Seville. CEI Currency Exchange ships euros to a US address in 2-5 days if you want notes on landing, but a bank machine in arrivals is cheaper with a no-FX-fee card.
How much is a taxi from Seville Airport to the city centre?
Taxis charge a fixed fare to the centre: about 25 euros on weekdays between 07:00 and 21:00, and about 28 euros at night, at weekends and on holidays. During Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril a higher fiesta tariff applies. The fare is posted at the rank.
Can I pay for the Seville airport bus by card?
Yes. The EA bus, run by Tussam, accepts contactless bank cards on board, as well as cash. A single ticket costs a few euros, and the journey to Plaza de Armas takes 35 to 50 minutes.
Why is Seville so expensive during Semana Santa and the Feria?
Because the city fills for its two great festivals in spring. Hotel prices rise sharply and often require minimum stays, taxis apply a higher fixed tariff, and restaurants near the processions and the fairground charge more. Book months ahead and pay attention to cancellation terms.