Malaga flights from Bristol
You have a good choice of flights when booking your trip from Bristol Airport to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport as four airlines Ryanair, flythomascook.com charter, Thomson Flights and easyJet all operate from there.
The average flying time from Bristol to Malaga is just under three hours, but when you are looking at the airline timetables it will appear nearer to four as Spain is one hour ahead of the UK and all times quoted are local.
I live in Spain but travel backwards and forwards to the UK on a regular basis and am always amazed at the number of travellers who arrive at their destination airport without making any arrangements or looked into how to get to their final destination.
Certainly all of the larger Spanish Airports have taxi ranks outside the arrivals hall, and the ones which connect to popular holiday resorts operate regular bus services. Taxis can be an expensive option in Spain as they charge on a per kilometre rate and do not operate on a meter, so always ask the taxi driver for a quote to your destination before you set off . Spanish taxi drivers have a book which sets down the fares (but does not state the destination) and they often point to a figure that they pick at random - so make sure you check what the likely fare is before you leave the UK. Although bear in mind this will fluctuate by a few euros depending on the time of day you are travelling and if it is a Sunday or public holiday.
A lot of the bus routes operate on a circular line so timetables are not always very easy to read. Again check on the bus company’s website to make sure of the bus number and times before you leave the UK.
Flights From Malaga To Bristol
To ensure your visit to both airports is as stress-free as possible we have also provided some general information on Bristol Airport which we hope you will find useful:
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Bristol Airport has undergone a £7M expansion project with passenger facilities being overhauled to enable travellers to pass through the airport more efficiently. Also the number of duty free shops and restaurants in the departure area are being doubled.
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If you are hiring a car at Bristol Airport there are five national car hire companies based on site, close to the terminal building. |
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There is a good range of shops, restaurants and bars to get something to eat and drink both before and after security. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge in the departures area which is open daily from 04:00 - 21:30. Children of all ages are allowed in the airport lounge, but no single gender parties or groups or more than 7 people can enter the lounge. |
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Checker Cars are Bristol Airport’s dedicated taxi service. Their booking desk is located within the new covered walkway which links the terminal to the pick up car park and is open 24/7. They operate a fleet of new, air-conditioned Ford Galaxy cars |
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Wessex Connect run a bus service from Bristol Airport to Weston super Mare calling at various local stops along the way. Service 121 stops at the terminal forecourt adjacent to the departures door and runs approximately every two hours from 06.24 to 16.30 Monday to Friday. Weekend and Bank Holiday timetable variations apply. National Express coaches operate throughout the South West and South Wales to Bristol Bus Station where you can connect to the Bristol Airport Flyer which takes you directly to the terminal building. |
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The nearest train station to Bristol Airport is Bristol Temple Meads which is approximately 10km away. The Bristol Airport Flyer express coach service connects you from Bristol Temple Meads to the Airport every 15 minutes at peak times. |
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The Short Stay Car Park is ideal for picking up or dropping off passengers or for parking of 1-3 days. Any longer than this and you should the Long Stay Car Park or Silver Zone Parking which is the cheapest long stay parking option for stays of 5 or more days. Premier parking is deal for the business traveller located in front of the terminal building. There is also a VIP meet and greet/Valet service and Priority Parking which is the closest you can park to the terminal building.. |
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Travelex (Bureau de Change) shops can also be found at the airport before and after security. You can order Euros and US Dollars online for collection at Bristol Airport up to 4 hours before you travel and still benefit from 0% commission and the guaranteed best deal on your currency. |
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There are internet desks in the terminal before and after security which cost £1 for 10 minutes |