Travel Links
Malaga airport has great travel links, as does Andalusia in general – check out our article about how to travel without a car in the region.
Bus: Malaga Airport is connected to the city of Malaga and other towns on the Costa del Sol by bus. The main bus station is located directly outside the arrivals terminal. Avanza Bus runs directly to Marbella and Ronda, while companies like ALSA can take you even further afield.
Train: The C-1 line of the Malaga suburban train (Cercanias) connects the airport to Malaga city centre and other towns along the coast. The train station is located directly outside Departures.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside Athe left hand side, there is always a constant flow waiting. A journey to Malaga city centre takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Car rental: Various car rental companies have offices at the airport, with either vehicles on site at the airport on the lower carpark levels while others offer a Meet and Greet service and take you by minibus from Arrivals to their compound close to the airport.
Illegal taxis
Unfortunately as you leave Arrivals you may still be approached by illlegal, unlicensed taxi drivers operating without the proper insurance, permissions, and vehicle inspections, which can put passengers at risk. They may also charge inflated prices. The local authorities in Malaga have taken steps to crack down on illegal taxi services, but the problem persists. One way to make sure you are getting into a 100% legal public transport vehicle is to check the colour of the number plate, all vehicles with a legal taxi licence will have a blue number plate with white writing.
Travel companies
Most major budget airlines operate out of Malaga airport including all the big players like Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and Whizz air. In total there are nearly 40 airlines including a newly announced direct route to and from New York with United airlines.
Top Tips
- As stupid as it sounds, arrive early – there’s plenty to keep you busy in the airport and queues in can be long in the summer.
- Got residency or an EU passport? Make sure you get in the right queue. Residency card holders don’t seem tohave a problem using the EU queue which is generally shorter.
- Stock up on duty free, you may only have a small bag allowance but most airlines stop you from having a few bottles of wine.
- If you need to leave your car at the airport, check out the long term parking companies – there are plenty of good deals
- Watchour handy video on where to drop off and pick up passengers
- Visit Malaga city, here are Upsticks top 10 things to do in Malaga
If you are considering relocating to Spain, having good transport links is key and Malaga airport is a great pin in the Map to start your search for the best place to live in Malaga province and beyond. Reliable transportation allows you to explore the city and surrounding areas, including beaches, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions and, if you have a family, it also makes it easier to commute to work or school . Additionally, Malaga is a great hub for weekend breaks and if you plan to travel frequently, good transport links provide easy access to other cities in Spain, Europe and the rest of the world
and finally…….Malaga airport museum
As you drive into Malaga airport you may see an old passenger plane from the 60 proudly on display on the corner of the main road. This in fact is part of the Malaga Airport Museum. Free to visits and open Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Its well worth going and learning more about the airports rich history.