Malaga Flights From Shannon
It takes just over thre hours to fly from Shannon in Ireland to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with the low cost airline Ryanair.
I have been at Malaga Airport a number of times and seen travellers who arrive here without any thought on how they can get to their final destination. There are information desks and a tourist office for assistance, but making last minute bookings and arrangements can often cost you more – especially during the high season when availability can be limited.
Most Spanish Airports have taxi ranks outside the arrivals hall, and if they are in popular tourist destinations like Malaga they also operate regular bus services. Taxis can be an expensive option in Spain as they are not metered and charge a per kilometre rate. Before you set off make sure you have obtained a quote from the taxi driver on the likely cost. Spanish taxi drivers carry a book which sets down the fares (but does not state the destination) and the more unscrupulous ones have been known to point to a figure that they pick at random, so if you can check out fares before you leave the UK so much the better.
Most Spanish bus routes operate a circular route so timetables are not always very clear or easy to understand. Again check on the bus company’s website to find out the correct bus number and its timetable before you leave the UK.
We also provide details on Irish Airports which fly to Malaga and which airlines you can use.
Flights From Malaga To Shannon
To ensure that your passing through both airports is as straightforward as possible we have also provided some general information on Shannon Airport which we hope you will find useful:
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Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, County Clare and mainly serves Limerick/Ennis and the mid-west of Ireland. It is approximately 24 kilometres from Limerick and 22 kilometres from Ennis. The current airport terminal was opened in March 2000 and has 40 check-in desks, 5 baggage carousels and 14 boarding gates (including 6 airbridges). There are nearly 40 aircraft parking stands. The car-parks can hold over 5,000 cars. |
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The following car rental companies have desks in the arrivals hall at Shannon Airport: Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Dooley Car Rentals, Europcar, Hertz Rent a Car, Murrays/Sixt and 353 Car Rental |
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For passengers departing from Shannon Airport The Loop provides a wide range of cigarettes, liquor, food, luxury goods, confectionery and travel accessories. It is open 24 hours a day. The Londis Shop in the arrivals area sells a selection of confectionery, food, gifts, magazines, books and accessories. Open 05:00-23:00 Monday to Friday and Sunday: 05:00-22:00 Saturday Glen Aran Irish Markets are on the first floor and sell a range of rugs, woollens and jewellery. Open 05:30-19:30. Based in the check-in area and departures lounge WHSmith>/em> offers a good selection of books, confectionery and travel items. Open 05:00-21:00 in the arrivals hall and 24 hours in departures. If you want to get something to eat and rink at Shannon Airport The Estuary self-service cafe is on the first floor of the terminal building, overlooking the check-in area. Open 05:30-14:00. The Marsh Point Bar also overlooks the check-in area and is open from 14:00-18:00 The Segafredo is in the transit lounge open from 06:30-13:00 The Sheridan Food Pub is in the departures lounge and is open 24 hours a day. The Atlantic Coffee Company is in the arrivals concourse to the right of the passenger arrivals gate. Opening Hours: 06:00 – 12:00 midnight - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday/06:00 – 22:40 pm – Sunday and 06.00 – 22:00 on Wednesday The Rineanna Suite is free to First Class passengers travelling with Continental Airlines, AerLingus Gold Circle members, Priority Pass and Airport Angel cardholders. It is open daily from 06.00-17.00. All other passengers may use the lounge for up to 3 hours for a fee of €25.00 (payable on entry). |
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Shannon Airport’s cab desk is located in the arrivals hall and is open for all arriving flights. If you wish to book in advance you can contact the desk directly on +353 (0)61 471538 |
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Bus Eirann provides the following services from Shannon Airport: Bus 51: Cork - Limerick - Shannon Airport - Ennis – Galway Citylink operates a bus service from Shannon airport to Galway with the bus departing from Bus Bay 'B' at the arrivals terminal. The service operates daily at 00:45 07:15 09:30 11:30 13:30 20:15 with stops at Crusheen-Gort-Kilcolgan-Clarenbridge-Oranmore and Galway City. The journey time to Galway is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. JJ Kavanagh & Sons provide a service between Shannon Airport, Limerick and Dublin Airport. The buses leave Shannon Airport at 12:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 00:30 with journey times of around 4.5-5 hours. |
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There is no train station at Shannon Airport with the nearest train station in Limerick. From Limerick station regular trains run to and from Dublin, Cork and Belfast. From the train station a shuttle bus runs to the airport. |
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Shannon Airport offers both short term (less than 24 hours) and long term car parking with both car parks regularly patrolled by airport police. Long Term Parking Charges: Per 24 hour period or part thereof €9.50 or special weekly rate of €47.50. Short Term Parking can be used by those meeting and seeing off passengers. The area outside the terminal building is a set-down area only. Charges are as follows: Up to 15 minutes 1.50 |
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Bureau de Change Facilities at Shannon Airport are operated by ICE in the Check-In Area (06.00 - 21.30 daily): Customs Hall (06.00 - 14.00 daily) and Departures Lounge (05.00 - 16.00 daily) There is an ATM Machine located in the arrivals concourse. |
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Shannon Airport offers free public wireless (WiFi) broadband internet access which is available throughout the terminal. WHSmith in the arrivals area provides coin operated and/or credit card access to the internet which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |