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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Spain",
    "addressLocality": "Zaragoza"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Ryanair",
    "Iberia"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "105 minutes"
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  "city": "Zaragoza",
  "code": "ZAZ",
  "connection_tips": "Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ/LEZG) operates as Spain's second-largest cargo hub alongside passenger services, 16 kilometers west of Zaragoza. Terminal amenities include cafeterias serving regional Aragonese cuisine, duty-free shopping, and local product retailers, though facilities close overnight. Compact terminal design minimizes connection times with domestic transfers requiring 35 minutes, international connections 80 minutes. Consider hotel arrangements in Zaragoza city center where multiple options exist within walking distance of the Basilica del Pilar and historic center. Strategic positioning between Madrid (262km) and Barcelona (270km) offers alternative gateway access via high-speed rail connections.\n\nRyanair dominates with London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, Brussels Charleroi, and seasonal routes; Vueling serves Palma; Binter Canarias connects the Canary Islands. For missed connections, airline counters assist rebooking, but limited flight frequency means potentially long waits. Terminal operates 07:00-23:00 daily. Ground transport includes Bus Line 501 (30 minutes, \u20ac1. 85) departing hourly or taxis (20 minutes, \u20ac25-30) to city center. The modern 2008-built terminal efficiently processes both domestic and international traffic. The facility benefits from Arag\u00f3n's continental climate with excellent visibility year-round.\n\nThe airport's intensive 24/7 cargo operations with Qatar Airways, Emirates SkyCargo, Korean Air Cargo, and Cargolux can impact passenger schedules during peak periods. This dual-purpose facility handles 694,237 annual passengers plus 181,353 tonnes of cargo through a single 3,718-meter runway accommodating wide-body aircraft. Weather considerations include occasional Cierzo winds that can affect flight schedules, particularly during spring and autumn. Schengen area passengers bypass immigration, while non-Schengen arrivals clear passport control in 8-10 minutes. The facility also hosts Spanish Air Force operations alongside commercial traffic, requiring occasional coordination with military flight schedules during training exercises.",
  "country": "Spain",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=EUR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Zaragoza handles both civilian and military flights.",
    "Commercial areas close overnight, so stock up on food if arriving late.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=EUR",
  "iataCode": "ZAZ",
  "icao": "LEZG",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 41.666,
  "layover_planner_info": "Bus to Zaragoza; cafes airside.",
  "longitude": -1.041,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 105,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in departures.",
  "name": "Zaragoza Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "REU",
      "name": "Reus"
    },
    {
      "code": "HSK",
      "name": "Huesca-Pirineos Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), designated LEZG, operates as a compact regional facility serving both passenger traffic and massive cargo operations approximately 16 kilometers west of Zaragoza city center in the autonomous community of Arag\u00f3n. This dual-purpose facility underwent modernization for the 2008 Zaragoza International Exposition, transforming into Spain's second-largest cargo hub by volume while maintaining passenger services that handled 694,237 travelers in 2024. The airport uniquely combines commercial passenger operations, Spanish Air and Space Force military activities, and serves as one of Europe's most important logistics centers, benefiting from its strategic location equidistant between Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao.\n\nThe airport operates a single compact terminal building that handles both domestic and international passengers from 07:00 to 23:00 daily, closing overnight from 23:30 until 06:00 making overnight stays impossible. The terminal's streamlined design processes passengers efficiently through ground-floor check-in areas and upper-level departure lounges, though facilities are deliberately minimal reflecting the airport's cargo-focused operations. The single 3,718-meter runway accommodates both passenger aircraft and wide-body freighters including Boeing 747s, supported by extensive cargo infrastructure spanning over 110,000 square meters of warehouse space that processed 181,353 tonnes of freight in 2024.\n\nTerminal amenities remain purposefully basic with three small eateries, vending machines, and two modest shops selling snacks and souvenirs both landside and airside. Free unlimited WiFi connects to the \"AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA\" network, while ATMs, public telephones, and drinking fountains provide essential services. A small children's play area occupies the landside first floor, and accessibility features include ramps, adapted restrooms, and hearing loops. The terminal's restaurant facilities are currently closed indefinitely, leaving only shops and vending machines for food and beverages, while a general information counter operates in departures hall (Tel +34 976 780 982).\n\nZaragoza Airport's strategic importance lies primarily in its cargo operations serving major freighter operators including Qatar Airways Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Korean Air Cargo, and Cargolux conducting intensive 24/7 logistics operations. Passenger services encompass Ryanair's dominant presence with connections to London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, Brussels Charleroi, and seasonal destinations, plus Vueling services to Palma de Mallorca and Binter Canarias flights to the Canary Islands. Despite limited passenger amenities, the airport efficiently serves as Arag\u00f3n's primary aviation gateway while demonstrating Spain's strategic approach to developing dual-purpose aviation infrastructure that balances regional passenger connectivity with major European cargo logistics operations.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaragoza_Airport"
}