Malaga Airport - Malaga AGP Airport
Malaga Airport Guide aims to provide you with the most up to date and detailed information on Malaga Airport with bus, train, taxi and private transfer transport options, information on fares and charges together with general directions to and from Malaga Airport.
There are still a lot of building works at Malaga Airport going on due to the building of the second runway and new railway line which is due for completion at the end of 2010/beginning of 2011. The new Terminal 3 opened on 15th March and is now fully operational.
We provide the latest information on the Terminal 3 at Malaga Airport
Car Hire at Malaga Airport
With so much Car Rental from Malaga Airport how do you make the right choice? You can read about our personal experiences and advice. In total 23 car hire companies currently operate at Malaga Airport although only 10 of them are actually based within the terminal building.
We also provide information on which car hire firms are based offsite at Malaga Airport.
This is something to take into consideration if you have small children with you. We provide details of car hire firms based in the terminal buildings and car rental companies offsite at Malaga Airport.
Private Transfers from Malaga Airport
If you are not hiring a car at Malaga Airport, forget the usual hassle of getting to your final destination. Get advice on private Malaga Airport transfers to take you and your family right to the door of your accommodation.
During summer months the queues for taxis can be very long, maybe up to an hour's wait. Wouldn't you rather be sunbathing than queuing!
Arrivals at Malaga Airport
If you are collecting friends or loved ones then you can use our online Malaga arrivals page to check if their flight is on time or running late.
When you land at Malaga Airport you are directed into Terminal 3. Make sure you follow the signs and go down the escalators to the baggage reclaim (even if you only have hand luggage) as this is also the way out of the terminal and where the bus stops and taxi rank are.
Departures at Malaga Airport
If your are dropping someone off at the airport or you are driving, taking the bus, taxi or private Malaga Airport transfers you can use our online Malaga departures page.
Despite the Spanish Airport’s instructions that all UK flights are arriving and departing from the original Terminal 2 this is not proving to be the case. At the moment if you have baggage you should check in as normal at Terminal 2 upstairs in the departures hall, but you are then directed along a long corridor which connects it to terminal 3 where you will clear passport control and security.
So if you are travelling with only hand luggage and have your boarding pass go straight to terminal 3 and get to the departures lounge from there. It will save you lot of walking.
Parking at Malaga Airport
To help you when you arrive at Malaga Airport AGP we have information on the short and long term car parks at Malaga Airport.
At the moment with so much work be carried out you may be directed into the car parks. Always keep a close eye on your luggage and bags when paying at the ticket machine.
Buses at Malaga Airport
We explain and show you how to find and plan your journey with the Malaga Airport Bus. The Malaga Airport Bus can take you to Marbella Bus Station in about 45 minutes at normal periods. During the peak months, it may be a little longer.
There is also a bus from the airport into Malaga City centre. We provide timetables for the summer and winter services.
Trains at Malaga Airport
We offer directions, advice on fares and links to the Malaga Airport Trains timetable. At the moment the train only runs as far as Fuengirola to the west and Malaga to the east. There is a lot of talk about this line being extended all the way down to Gibraltar but the earliest that this will be in place is 2015.
For trains to other parts of Spain it is best to head into the main Maria Zambrano Train Station in Malaga City Centre.
Taxis at Malaga Airport
We explain to you how to find the taxis at Malaga Airport and ensure that you pay the right price. There is a taxi rank to the right just outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Malaga taxis are not metered so make sure you get a quote to your destination and are happy with it before you set off.
Taxi drivers tend to go fast and they generally use the coast road unless you ask them to go on the Toll Road which is much safer and costs around €5.00 in the summer.
Malaga Airport Flights
You can also find a comprehensive list and guide to all Flights to Malaga including full timetables for all the major airlines and links to sites that we believe provide the best overall value for travel to Malaga Airport.
We also provide information on which airports in the UK which fly to Malaga and internal flights from Malaga Airport so that you can find out where in Spain you can fly to from here.
Passenger Services at Malaga Airport
We provide details of Malaga Airport passenger services which are currently available.
These include banking and currency exchange, luggage facilities, VIP lounges and meeting rooms, tourist information, lost property, lost and left luggage, the prayer room and information on the post office at Malaga Airport.
Passengers with reduced mobility at Malaga Airport
We have provided a set of guidelines on the assistance provided by Spanish Airports for passengers with special needs and mobility problems and how to organise this help.
Malaga Airport Hotels
If you would like to stay overnight we also have full details on how to select a Malaga Airport Hotel. There is a brand new hotel which is not right by the airport but it is the nearest - The Holiday Inn Express at Malaga AIrport.
There are other hotels close to Malaga AIrport like the Ibis and lots of hotels in Malaga City which is a great place to stay.
Driving Directions to Malaga Airport
Driving Directions to and from Malaga Airport to all points west, Fuengirola to Gibraltar. We have also added a Malaga Map to help you on your way.
The beauty of driving up and down the Costa Del Sol is that there are only two main roads and they both run up and down the coastline so getting lost is quite difficult!
Shopping at Malaga Airport
Shopping at Malaga Airport gives you that last chance to buy the presents you forgot and keeps you in the holiday mood for just a little while longer.
There is a great choice of shops here from Hugo Boss to outlets selling confectionery and local goods and souvenirs. Find out more shopping guide to Malaga Airport
Bars & Restaurants at Malaga Airport
There is a good selection of places to eat at Malaga Airport ranging from cafes and sandwich bars serving quick snacks to a larger self-service restaurant.
We provide details of what type of food is available and where the cafes, bars and restaurants are located at Malaga Airport.
