Spain offers Europe's best weather for flight training—320+ sunny days annually enables 2-4 months faster completion than Northern Europe. FTEJerez is Europe's largest ATO with 3,000+ graduates and partnerships with Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways. Budget options from €75,000 (One Air) to premium €124,000 (FTEJerez full-board campus).
Spain Training Overview
ATPL Cost
€75-124k
Range
Sunny Days
320+
Per Year
FTE Graduates
3,000+
Flying
Time Saved
2-4 mo
vs North EU
Top Flight Schools
Spanish Flight Training Schools 2026
FTEJerez
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
FlyBy Aviation Academy
Burgos, Spain
EAS Barcelona
Sabadell, Spain
Quality Fly Aviation Academy
Murcia, Spain
CESDA
Reus, Spain
One Air Aviation
Madrid, Spain
Canavia
Gran Canaria, Spain
Flyschool Air Academy
Madrid, Spain
Airways Aviation Huesca
Huesca, Spain
European Flyers
Madrid, Spain
EFAV Flight Training
Lleida, Spain
Gestair Flying Academy
Madrid, Spain
Aerotec Aviation
Valencia, Spain
FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe)
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
FlyBy Aviation Academy
Burgos, Spain
One Air (Grupo One Air)
Malaga, Spain
Quality Fly
Salamanca, Spain
Flyschool Air Academy
Madrid, Spain
School Profiles
FTEJerez — Europe's Premier Flight School (Jerez)
€124,000 integrated ATPL with full-board campus—Europe's gold standard. Founded 1993, 3,000+ graduates from 90+ countries. 65+ aircraft fleet (2025: 20 new Piper Archer DX). A320 Level D FFS. Purpose-built campus with accommodation, meals, shuttle. 320 sunny days/year. Airline partnerships: Ryanair, easyJet (41 graduates in 2025), British Airways Speedbird Academy, Jet2 FlightPath, Vueling, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Etihad. UK CAA + EASA dual licence option. Forbes Spain recognized CEO Oscar Sordo 2025.
FlyBy Aviation Academy (Burgos)
€79,500 all-inclusive—Spain's best value integrated ATPL. Largest ATO in Spain (since October 2021). Campus accommodation (single room, private bathroom) + 3 meals/day included. Burgos International Airport: uncongested, 9 ILS airports within 100 miles. A320 FFS Level D (40 hours). Medieval city ranked safest in Spain. No hidden fees—complete package.
One Air / Grupo One Air (Málaga)
€75,000-80,000 modular ATPL—Costa del Sol training. Founded 2016, 1,000+ graduates. Official Ryanair ATO. Modern Diamond (DA20/DA40/DA42), Cirrus, Tecnam fleet with Garmin G1000. Training at Málaga International Airport (24hr, real commercial traffic). A320 + B737 FTD simulators. AESA FCL exam headquarters. University campus accommodation available.
Quality Fly (Salamanca)
€79,650 all-inclusive integrated ATPL. Salamanca-Matacán Airport. Innovative program with APS MCC in A320 FFS (40 hours), gliding training, UPRT, unlimited practice simulator access. Historic university city with student-friendly atmosphere.
Flyschool Air Academy (Madrid)
€80,000 integrated ATPL at Madrid Cuatro Vientos + Mallorca Son Bonet. Capital city access. A320/B737 simulators. 40 hours APS MCC included. Flexible locations between Madrid and Mallorca.
Fully-Funded Cadet Programs
BA Speedbird Academy: 100% funded, 100 cadets/year, training at FTEJerez/Skyborne (20,000+ applicants). Jet2 FlightPath: 100% funded, 60 cadets, no repayment, direct employment. easyJet Generation: MPL via CAE, ~€100k but conditional job offer. Ryanair: Training costs paid back over employment years.
Cost Comparison
| School | Price | Includes | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Air Málaga | €75,000 | Training only | 16 months |
| FlyBy Burgos | €79,500 | All-inclusive* | 14 months |
| Quality Fly | €79,650 | All-inclusive* | 16 months |
| Flyschool Madrid | €80,000 | Training only | 18 months |
| FTEJerez (Premium) | €124,000 | Full-board campus* | 14 months |
*All-inclusive = accommodation + meals included. Living costs if not included: €500-700/month.
Why Train in Spain?
Advantages
- • 320+ sunny days—fastest completion in Europe
- • Complete 2-4 months faster than UK/Germany
- • FTEJerez: Europe's largest ATO, best airline connections
- • Ryanair, easyJet, BA direct partnerships
- • Multiple all-inclusive options (no hidden costs)
- • Mediterranean lifestyle, lower living costs than UK
- • International airports for realistic training
- • UK CAA + EASA dual licence available (FTEJerez)
Considerations
- • Premium pricing (€75-124k) vs Eastern Europe (€42-65k)
- • Summer heat intense in Andalusia (Jerez, Málaga)
- • Spanish helpful for daily life outside aviation
- • Some schools modular only (not integrated)
Spain vs Other Countries
| Country | ATPL | Weather | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | €75-124k | 320+ days | Speed + airline links |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | €62-85k | 300+ days | Value + weather |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €68-95k | 300+ days | TAP/Luxair pathways |
| 🇬🇧 UK | €95-130k | 200-250 days | UK CAA licence |
Who Should Train in Spain?
Choose Spain if: Weather consistency and fast completion are priorities. Targeting Ryanair, easyJet, or other European LCCs. Want premium training with strong airline connections (FTEJerez). Prefer Mediterranean lifestyle. Can afford €75,000+ investment. Consider alternatives if: Budget under €65,000 (choose Romania, Poland). Targeting non-European airlines. Prefer cooler climate.