GENERAL INFORMATION

Malaga Airport
Avenida García Morato,
29004, Malaga

Airport Code: AGP

Telephone: (0034) 952 048 484

Malaga airport is located 8km (5 miles) southwest of Malaga City and although it has 2 Terminals 99% of flights arrive at the newer and larger Terminal 2, all information within this guide relates to Terminal 2. Malaga Airport in Spanish is known as Aeropuerto de Malaga.

At the moment there is a lot of building work being carried out and should be completed in a few years when there will be a new terminal building which will give the airport the ability to deal with 50% more passengers at peak times.

To check any information we have provided a full list of Malaga Airport Telephone Numbers

FLIGHTS TO THIS AIRPORT

The development of other Spanish airports has done little to stifle demand for flights into Malaga and each year this airport exceeds record passenger numbers. This is due in part to the large number of expats who have made the Costa del Sol their home and a huge rise in the number of holiday home owners.

Flights to Malaga are available from many different Airports around Europe. See the Airlines page for more information.

ARRIVALS

For the time being the main Malaga arrivals is on the ground floor of both terminal buildings. There are 2 terminals so be sure you are at the right one when picking people up. Here we also give you details on live flight arrivals

You can obtain information on live flight Arrivals in Malaga here

DEPARTURES

Malaga departures hall is on the upper floor. Here with give you details of what's available in the departure lounges and information on live flight departures. We also list what shops, bars and cafes are in the departures hall

You can obtain information on live flight Departures in Malaga here

CAR RENTAL

A lot of people are concerned about the driving in Spain and I know that it can be a little scary at times, however, the roads from the main International Airports to most of the holiday destinations are fairly good motorways or dual carriageways. Just remember to spend a little time adjusting to your rental car before you start driving as you would at home.

There are a large number of Malaga Airport car hire companies and fierce competition means that they are some great deals to be had if you are prepared to shop around a little.

The main companies operating at Malaga Airport are: Crown Car Hire - Centauro Car Hire - Car Gest - Europa Car Hire - Helle Hollis - Marbesol - National Atesa - Niza Cars - Holiday Autos - Pepecar - Sixt Car Hire

TAXI SERVICE

The Malaga airport taxis can be found on the ground floor just outside the arrivals hall and when you return they will simply drop you off on the upper level or the nearest place to the arrivals terminal whilst all the work is being carried out.

BUS SERVICE

In the future there will be a huge undercover transport area where you will be able to catch the Malaga airport buses.

 The first route (Line 19) heads into Malaga City centre and takes around 20 minutes. Once you are at the main bus terminal in Malaga City you will find buses to all parts of the Costa Del Sol. You can obtain more details at www.estabus.emtsam.es. The buses into Malaga cost €1.15 and run every 30 minutes from 07:25 until 23:59.You can find bus stops at Terminal 1, Arrivals and Terminal 2 and Departures.

The second route from Malaga Airport goes directly to Marbella Bus Station. The service runs from 06:15 and is cheap at just €4.03 for the non stop 45 minute journey. You can call the bus company on 0034 902 527 200 or visit the website: www.ctsa-portillo.com where you will find details of all routes along the Costa del Sol. From Marbella bus station you are able to get urban buses that reach all parts of the Marbella area and other towns along the Costa del Sol. Please note: Marbella bus station is on the edge of the town NOT in the town centre but there is a taxi rank outside.

AIRPORT TRAIN

Malaga airport train stop is 300 metres from the airport building reached by a ramp from the first floor departures level which is completely in the open air. Buy your ticket from the vending machine before climbing up to the platform.

You can get trains into Malaga City and along the coast to Fuengirola which is the last stop on the line. The trains run at 30 minutes intervals but the line does not extend to places like Marbella, Estepona or Sotogrande.

Stand on the platform on the far side to travel to Malaga train station. Stand on the airport side to go to Fuengirola train station or any of the stops in between Malaga Airport and Fuengirola train station

Trains into Malaga City run every half hour from 06:59 through to 23:59. The trains from Malaga City to the Airport leave every half hour between 05:30 and 22:30. You can find out timetable details at www.renfe.es

The fares for the trains into Malaga City is between €1.20 and €1.30 depending on which day and time you travel.

If you are trying to get to the end of the line at Fuengirola then this service starts at 05:44 and runs every half hour until 22:44. The trains from Fuengirola to the airport start at 06:36 and run through until 23:26

The fares for the journey to Fuengirola are between €1.80 and €1.90, again depending on which day and times you travel.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost Property - central phone numbers
- 0034 952 048 851
- 0034 952 048 837

Air Europa Lost Luggage: 0034 952 048 378
Easy Jet Lost Luggage: 0034 952 048 160
Iberia Lost Luggage: 0034 952 136 204 or 0034 952 136 203

LUGGAGE STORAGE

There is no left luggage store at Malaga Airport

WEATHER

The climate in Malaga is moderate in winter with very mild minimum temperatures. The summers are hot, but tempered by the city's proximity to the sea.

The average rainfall is low at around 469 mm a year with most of the rain occurring between November and January.

The sunshine hours are very high with an average of 2,901 hours of sunlight every year. The maximum temperatures are in July and August, and the minimum in December. The average annual temperature is around 23°C (73°F), and with its blue sky and broad expanse of bay the city has been compared to Naples. the climate also makes it the ideal place to grow olives and fruits including strawberries, oranges and lemons

Because Malaga and the Costa del Sol is characterised by having a backdrop of mountains, rising as high as 2000 metres, if you are staying inland then temperatures can be significantly lower, particularly when the sun is not shining.

To find out more about the current weather and forecasts for Gibraltar, please check out Weather.com’s Malaga Page