Murcia-San Javier Airport is the nearest commercial air facility to the city of Murcia in Spain. Although the airport offers limited international flights, it is still considered a suitable travel base because of it is closer to the city centre. With a car rental at the Murcia Airport, tourists can reach the downtown area in about 40 minutes.

Murcia Airport is served by airlines that provide connections to European destinations such as the UK, Ireland and Norway. This Spanish city attracts a number of tourists all over the world because of such sites as the baroque Cathedral, the Palacio del Almudi, Iglesia de San Esteban and the Salzillo Museum and its collection of sculptures. Also accessible with a cheap car hire at the Murcia Airport is the El Valle or La Fuensanta Sanctuary. This area offers a great view of the city and its surrounding valley.

Another landmark frequently visited by tourists is the Moorish castle located atop the Monteagudo Mountain. The castle is easily visible from practically any point in Murcia. The city also has a lot of great beaches and many of them are still considered virgin territory.

Further out, visitors can take their car hire at the Murcia Airport and go for a drive to other cities in the province. The city of Cartagena is located near the airport, about 25 minutes to the south of Murcia Airport by car. It features a number of attractions including Roman remains, modernist houses, fortresses, a promenade and a harbour.