If you’re flying to Spain this year, you’ll need to know about the new entry rules in advance of your trip.
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Where in Spain can you fly to from Edinburgh Airport?
Spanish destinations accessible from Edinburgh Airport include:
Alicante
Barcelona
Bilbao
Fuerteventura (Canary Islands)
Girona
Gran Canaria (Canary Islands)
Ibiza
Lanzarote (Canary Islands)
Madrid
Malaga
Menorca
Palma
Reus
San Sebastian
Santander
Seville
Tenerife (Canary Islands)
Valencia
Edinburgh Airport passengers warned about financial requirement changes for Spain
Financial requirements for British travellers were introduced on January 1, 2021, at the end of the Brexit transition period.
The UK became a “third state” outside the EU, meaning British nationals became subject to the standard Schengen Area border rules, which require visitors to prove they have sufficient financial means to support themselves.
These financial requirements have increased in 2026 due to a change in Spain’s minimum wage.
Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the financial requirements now stand at:
€122.10 per person per day
Minimum total of €1,089.90
Nationals of third states may be denied entry to Spain if they do not meet the requirements.
The new EU Entry and Exit System explained
Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “At the request of the competent authorities, the traveller must present proof of having sufficient financial means for the proposed stay or of the ability to legally obtain such means.
“Economic means may be accredited by presenting cash, traveller’s cheques, a credit card accompanied by a bank account statement, an up-to-date bank book, or any other resource that accredits the amount available, such as a credit statement regarding the card or bank account.
“Bank letters or online bank statements will not be accepted.”
Other requirements travellers need to be allowed entry into Spain are:
Valid ID and passport
Visa (if required)
Have no pre-existing ban from Spain
New ban introduced on Antalya beaches
Edinburgh Airport passengers are also being warned about a new smoking ban introduced on beaches in a popular tourist destination to which it offers direct flights.
Antalya is one of the most-visited cities in the world, welcoming more than 17 million tourists each year, including around 1.6 million Brits (the third-largest source of international visitors).
Tourists visiting the Turkish resort city are being warned about a new smoking ban that came into force on select beaches in Antalya on June 5.
The new restrictions will initially apply to the following beaches:
Lara
Belek
Çamyuva
Beach Park
This will be the first phase of a broader initiative, according to local news outlet Daily Sabah.
The smoking ban on Antalya beaches is said to be part of the ‘Blue Mediterranean Initiative’, which aims to “protect marine ecosystems”.
Brits going to Antalya need to know the rules before travelling to avoid issues (Image: Getty)
Project coordinator Ebru Şahin, speaking in the Hurriyet Daily News, said: “Cigarette butts pose a far greater threat to the marine environment than many people realise”.
Mr Şahin explained: “Images taken from the sea floor showed what at first appeared to be marine organisms or sponges, but were actually cigarette butts.
“They accumulate among sand and pebbles, are carried into the sea by currents and cause serious damage to the ecosystem.
“Protecting the seas begins with small behavioural changes.”
What is the fine for breaking the smoking ban on Antalya beaches?
Individuals caught smoking on the impacted Antalya beaches could be fined 1,764 Turkish Lira (roughly £28).
This could increase to 5,000 lira (£181) under the proposed new laws.
More travel changes coming in 2026
Brits have also been warned to prepare for the introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), expected to launch later in 2026.
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Under the scheme, visa-exempt travellers, including UK passport holders, will need permission to enter 30 European countries for short stays.
Applications will cost €20, although under-18s and over-70s will be exempt from the fee.
Have you got a holiday to Spain booked this year? Tell us where you’re exploring in 2026 in the comments below.
