Live Flight Departures at Malaga Airport
Information about the Departures Halls at Malaga Airport
There are three departures halls at Malaga Airport. One in the new Terminal 3: another on the first floor of Terminal 2 (above the arrivals hall) and one on the ground floor of Terminal 1.
With the Terminal 2 refurbishment the list of which airlines fly from which terminal is constantly changing so the best way to ensure that you go to the right terminal to check in is to follow your ticket details.
Once you have checked in at Terminal 2 you will be directed to Terminal 3 to clear security and enter the passenger only zone which contains the duty free shops and boarding gates. This is because these facilities in Terminal 2 are closed for refurbishment.
There is also a check in hall on the ground floor of Terminal 1 (17 desks numbered 101-117) and on the first floor (12 desks numbered 101-112) which can be accessed from Terminal 1 and also via a slope in the left hand corner of Terminal 2 departures hall.
Trolleys are free and generally the queues at the check in desks are not that bad, but during the high season in the summer you might have to wait a bit. With the tighter security regulations it is advisable to get to the airport two hours before your scheduled departure time.
Departures Hall at Malaga Airport Terminal 3
The airlines which fly to the UK and operate from the new Terminal 3 are Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook UK, Thomson Airways, bmiBaby (also Terminal 2), British Airways, Flybe and Iberia. Their desks are all located on the first floor of T3 where you should go to check in.
The check-in desks are distributed in two zones. On entering the terminal from the departures forecourt you will see desks 301 to 362, and to the right of these are desks 363 and 386.
In T3 there are 8 automatic check-in machines which are divided into two groups of four in the check-in lobby.
There is a VIP lounge is located in the Departures zone on the floor above the shopping area.
Passenger Amenities at Malaga Airport Terminal 3
You will find the following passenger amenities in T3 before you go through security and into the airside departures lounge on the first floor:
- If you lose anything at the airport you can go to the lost property office which is located in the check-in zone behind desks 363-386. For objects left on the aircraft you need to go to your airline's office in Departures.
- You will find the Multi-denominational Chapel on the ground floor in the public area of T3. It is open from 06:00-22:30 with Mass held every Sunday at 10.30.
- The pharmacy is in the public zone on the first floor and is open from 08:00-22:00
- If you need medical assistance, you can find the Medical Centre on the ground floor of Terminal 3.
- There is a Café&Té which serves drinks and snacks in the public area which is open 24 hours a day.
- Delimarche serves coffee and a large selection of hot or cold foods and freshly baked cakes and pastries. Opening hours: 08:30 to 23:00
- Or if you fancy something stronger the Four Arrows was awarded the Official Irish Pub by Guinness and it serves a selection of beers and snacks. Open from 06:00-22:00.
For full details on where you can get something to eat and drink at Malaga Airport visit our guide to bars & restaurants at Malaga Airport.
Departures Hall at Malaga Airport Terminal 2
As you enter the departures hall you will see a bank of television monitors straight ahead with flight departure details. There is also the large main flight movements board directly in front of you on the facing wall behind the check in desks.
If you have baggage which needs to go into the hold and are departing from Terminal 2 then you should check in as normal at Terminal 2 upstairs in the departures hall, but you are then directed along a long corridor via a travelator which connects it to Terminal 3 departures where you will clear passport control and security.
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.
In Terminal 2 departures hall Ryanair check in can be found in far left hand corner desks and Jet2.com and easyJet are located in the main bank of desks.
There is an Express check in terminal for Spanair on the pillar surround in front of check in desk 230 and you will see the offices for a number of airline companies in the walls surrounding the check in desks.
The Information desk just to left in front of Café Ritazza and you will also find the check in desk for passengers with reduced mobility here (see below). It's bright yellow in colour with the wheelchair disability icon and the sign "Sin Barreras"
Passenger Amenities at Malaga Airport Terminal 2
- Two True Star Secure Bag luggage wrapping machines. The service operates from 09:00-21:00 and charge €6.00-9.00 (depending on size)
- Public telephones are on the walls surrounding entrance doors
- ATMS for Telebanco Banesto and Unicaja
- Vending machines for snacks, drinks (soft and alcoholic), ice creams dotted around terminal
- Café Ritazza in the middle of the terminal serve drinks and snacks with following approximate charges: coffee €1.70-2.50, 250cl beer €1.95, 150cl water €1.50, baguette/ sandwiches €4.00-7.00 hot snacks starting at €6.00
Departures Hall at Malaga Airport Terminal 1 - Ground Floor
There is also a check in hall on the ground floor of Terminal 1 (Boarding Gates A1-A4). The same hall is also used for arrivals at this terminal.
Outside the main doors is an automated pay machine for P1 car park
This terminal connects with the departures area on the first floor of Terminal 1 via an escalator
Departures Hall at Malaga Airport Terminal 1 - First Floor
Terminal 1 first floor has 12 check in (Boarding Gate A) which can be accessed from Terminal 1 and also via a slope in the left hand corner of Terminal 2. The entrance to technical block is in the far right hand corner.
There is also access to boarding gates B10-23, B24-39 and C40-57.
You will find the following amenities here before you go through security and into the airside departures lounge:
- Epoint internet machine (in front of Burger King)
- Sun terrace
- ATM Banesto in front of Multishop
- Newsagents
- Multishop - Products de Andalucia
Passengers with mobility problems at Malaga Airport
We have provided a set of guidelines on the assistance provided by Spanish Airports for passengers travelling with special needs and mobility problems and how to organise this help.
