How to get to Gijón
Gijón, thanks to its location and its various communication routes, has a variety of transportation options.
By plane
The nearest airport is the Asturias Airport (OVD), located about 40 km from Gijón. More information is available on the official AENA website.
From the airport, you can easily reach Gijón by direct bus operated by ALSA (approximately 1 hour) or by taxi (30–40 minutes).
By train
The city of Gijón is connected by rail through the RENFE train station, with long-distance and high-speed rail services available. From Madrid, AVE and Alvia trains take approximately 3 h 45 min – 4 h.
RENFE offers a 5% discount for SAAEI 2026 attendees on AVE and Long-Distance train services.
To obtain the discount code and booking instructions, please contact the organizing committee through the official conference email:
📧 congreso.saaei26@uniovi.es
More information and train schedules are available on the RENFE official website.
By car
Below are some estimated driving times to Gijón from different points in Spain:
- From Madrid: approx. 5 hours (via A-66).
- From Barcelona: approx. 8–9 hours (via A-2 and A-8).
- From Seville: approx. 7–8.5 hours.
- From Bilbao: approx. 3.5 hours.
Sustainable Mobility – Guppy (Official Sponsor)
The SAAEI’2026 conference is supported by Guppy, a 100% electric car-sharing service operating in Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country, and Madrid. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly event.
Conference attendees will benefit from exclusive advantages, including mobility vouchers to facilitate transportation during the event.
- Comfortable and sustainable travel around Gijón.
- Transportation from the airport to the city.
- Access to the service in other cities such as Madrid, Cantabria, and the Basque Country.
More information is available on the Gijón City Council website.