Alright, let me tell you about my time going through San Pablo airport in Sevilla. It was for a morning flight, so I got there reasonably early.
Getting There and First Look
I decided to take the airport bus, the EA line, from the city center. Honestly, it was pretty straightforward. Found the stop, hopped on, and it dropped me right outside the terminal building. No fuss. The building itself looked okay from the outside, modern enough, not huge but clean.
Walked inside, and my first thought was, well, it’s compact. Not like those massive hubs where you walk for miles. Everything seemed quite close together which I guess is a good thing.
Check-in and Dropping Bags
Needed to drop my bag off. Found the check-in desks for my airline easily enough. There was a bit of a line, maybe waited 10 minutes? Not too bad. The staff were efficient, got my bag tagged and sent off pretty quick. They were polite enough, standard airport interaction really. Got my boarding pass sorted there too.
Security Checkpoint
Next up was security. Followed the signs, which were clear. Again, a queue, but it moved steadily. Got my bins, put my laptop out, liquids in the bag, belt off – you know the drill. Went through the scanner, no beeps. Grabbed my stuff on the other side. The security people were doing their job, seemed professional, didn’t cause any hassle. It felt pretty standard, nothing unusual to report there.
Inside the Terminal – Airside
Once through security, I was in the main departure lounge. It’s basically one main area. Here’s what I noticed:
- Shops: Had the usual duty-free stuff, some places selling Spanish foods like ham and olive oil, a newsagent. Nothing spectacular, but functional.
- Food: A couple of cafes and fast-food type places. Grabbed a coffee and a pastry from one. Prices were typical airport prices, a bit high.
- Space: It felt a bit crowded, especially near the popular gates. Finding a seat took a moment.
Finding my gate was easy, signs were good. Just walked along the main corridor. The overall vibe was busy but manageable. It wasn’t chaotic.
Boarding and Takeoff
Got to my gate area. They announced boarding pretty much on time. Lined up according to the group number on my pass. The process was okay, scanned the pass, walked down the jet bridge onto the plane. No major delays or confusion. Settled into my seat, and we pushed back not long after.
Final Thoughts
So yeah, that was my run through Sevilla airport. It did the job. It’s not a massive, flashy airport, but it seems to work efficiently enough for its size. Getting there was easy, check-in and security were smooth, and boarding went fine. It’s a functional airport, maybe a bit small and crowded feeling once you’re past security, but overall, a pretty painless experience. Got me where I needed to go without any drama.
