Seville airport is small and closes after the last flights, so a late arrival means you want to get moving quickly rather than lingering.
The last bus
The EA airport bus runs until approximately 1:15 AM. If your flight lands before midnight and you are through baggage claim quickly, you can likely catch one of the final services. The bus takes about 30-45 minutes to reach the city center and stops at Santa Justa station and Plaza de Armas. At 4 EUR, it is worth catching if the timing works.
After 1:15 AM, there is no public transport from the airport.
Taxis at night
Taxis are available at the rank outside arrivals for all scheduled flights, including late ones. The nighttime fixed fare to central Seville is approximately 31-35 EUR (higher than the daytime rate of 23-25 EUR). Night tariffs typically apply after 21:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays.
The taxi stand is immediately outside the arrivals door — literally a 30-second walk. Even for late flights, there are usually taxis waiting. Seville taxi drivers generally know the city well, though some addresses in the old town can require patience to find.
Ride-hailing at night
Uber and Cabify may be available, but Seville is not Madrid or Barcelona — the ride-hailing pool is smaller, and late-night availability can be inconsistent. If no drivers are available on the app, the taxi stand is your fallback. Do not waste time waiting for an app car to appear when taxis are right there.
The airport closes
Unlike major hub airports, Seville airport essentially shuts down after the last flights. It is not a place where you can wait until morning. If your flight arrives late and you have no onward transport, you need to leave the terminal. There are limited hotel options near the airport, but the city center is only 15-20 minutes away by taxi at night (no traffic).
Pre-booked transfer at night
If you want certainty for a late arrival, a pre-booked transfer removes all guesswork. Your driver is there when you walk out, the price is agreed, and you go directly to your accommodation. The cost premium over a night taxi is small — perhaps 5-10 EUR more — and at midnight in an unfamiliar city, the simplicity is valuable.
The bright side
Seville's traffic is light to nonexistent late at night. The drive from the airport to the city center takes 15 minutes. Even finding your accommodation in the old town's narrow streets is easier when the streets are empty. A late arrival at SVQ is actually one of the smoother airport-to-hotel experiences you can have, as long as your transport is sorted.