JCU · Strait of GibraltarCeuta
JCU
Ceuta · Autonomous City

Ceuta, seven minutes across.

The Spanish enclave on the African coast — facing Gibraltar across the Strait. Helicopter is the only viable transfer for time-poor clients: 7 minutes from Algeciras, 30 from Málaga, versus a 90-minute ferry queue. Scheduled AW139 shuttle (per seat) or private AW139 charter.

Airport
JCU
From AEI
7 min
From AGP
30 min
Operator
AW139
Aircraft

From Málaga and Palma.

Twin-engine aircraft for over-water sectors; single-engine for short scenic loops. All full-charter.

Scheduled

Scheduled AW139 shuttle (per seat)

AW139 · 15-seat shuttle
AEI ↔ JCU · Full charter
  • Sold by the seat
  • 65% non-resident discount applies
  • Wallet boarding pass
  • Daily up to 8 rotations
Day-trip

Strait panoramic loop

AW139 · 60-min sightseeing
JCU scenic · Full charter
  • Gibraltar Rock fly-around
  • Strait of Gibraltar arc
  • Moroccan coast view
  • Cava on return
Ceuta Calendar

The season.

Peak months run May through October; winter ops on request for hotels & villas.

Aug
2027

Peak summer return

Ceuta residents fly home for August. 8 daily Algeciras rotations.

Peak
Jun
2027

Yacht season

Strait yacht traffic peaks. Day-trips from Marbella & Sotogrande.

Yachting
Sep
2026

Gibraltar Yacht Show

Adjacent event — Ceuta as overflow / day-trip option.

Yachting
Year-round
2027

Scheduled service

Up to 8 daily Algeciras flights, 5 daily Málaga flights.

Daily ops
Ceuta · FAQ

Most-asked questions.

Why Ceuta?

It is Spain — but on the African continent. EU territory, no visa, 7 minutes from the mainland by helicopter. Unique day-trip product.

Scheduled shuttle or private charter?

Scheduled seats per segment. Private AW139 charter for groups and schedule flexibility.

Government subsidy?

Non-residents qualify for a 65% bonus on scheduled flights to Ceuta. We handle paperwork.

Tangier from Ceuta?

20 min by helicopter, requires Moroccan diplomatic clearance. We arrange 48h ahead.

Is it safe to overnight?

Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city with full EU infrastructure. The Parador hotel is the standard luxury stay.

Shall we plan your Ceuta arrival?