Malaga Airport Bars and Restaurants
Welcome to our guide to restaurants at Malaga Airport. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a proper meal, Malaga Airport offers sit-down restaurants, cafés, fast food establishments, vending machines and more. Below, you’ll find essential tips and information about food at Malaga Airport – including a full list of restaurants and cafés.
Is the food at Malaga Airport expensive?
Like most airports, the food at Malaga Airport isn’t cheap. Therefore, don’t be shocked when you get a 10€ to 20€ bill for a mere sandwich and water. The good news is that you can buy water in the vending machines for a lower price than in restaurants and shops. In fact, there are quite a few vending machines around the airport, if you’re just looking for a quick (and relatively cheap) snack.
Where are the restaurants and cafés located?
Most Malaga Airport restaurants and cafés are located in the Departures passenger-only zone, after you pass Security. However, if you’re picking people up at Arrivals or having a lengthy goodbye in the public Departures hall, there are a few cafés and fast food places where non-passengers can sit and wait.
You can search for and locate restaurants and cafés on the Malaga Airport interactive map. Or jump to our full list of restaurants and bars below.
What are the Malaga Airport restaurant opening times?
Many of the restaurants and cafés at Malaga Airport open around 8am. However, there are a few which open as early as 4am or 5am. The closing times generally range from 7pm to 10pm, with a couple of places opening until 11pm or midnight.
Finally, the airport usually provides three 24-hour establishments that serve coffee, snacks, pastries or sandwiches around the clock. One is located in the Departures passenger-only area, one in the Departures public area, and finally, one in the Arrivals public area. You can check the exact opening times of individual restaurants on the AENA website.
Food in the VIP Lounge at Malaga Airport
We often sit and eat in the VIP Lounge. It has been completely renovated and looks great! They serve the basics like toast, olives, biscuits and pastries. We’re not big eaters when it comes to airports, so this suits us perfectly.
That said, unless you have a Priority Card or a ticket which allows you to enter free of charge, you may feel it’s a little expensive. For us, though, it’s more about being in a quiet area with free WiFi and being able to work, read or just relax. It’s also really handy if your flight is delayed.
Are there any shops selling food?
Whilst there are no supermarkets selling fresh produce at Malaga Airport, you’ll find a variety of crisps, sweets, water and soft drinks in the airport’s newsagents. Secondly, there are vending machines dotted throughout the airport selling water and snacks. Finally, you’ll find a couple of shops selling “Spanish food souvenirs” and sweets (Spanish olive oil, almonds, gourmet chocolates, bags of sweets, etc.). Scroll down to find the details in our listings below.
Food allergies and intolerances
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, let the waiting staff know when ordering at any of the restaurants at Malaga Airport. Ask for advice or suggestions, if you’re not sure. Spain has become much better when it comes to intolerances and allergies, but of course, you may find that the airport is limited in choice. The safest bet is always to bring something with you.
List of cafes, bars and restaurants at Malaga Airport
Below, we have listed all the current restaurants at Malaga Airport, by category. Whilst we do our best to keep this guide up to date, sometimes locations and opening times change. You can check opening times on the AENA website and locate restaurants on their interactive map.
1. Cafés, sandwiches, breakfast
Cafés at Malaga Airport usually open in the morning between 4 and 7am. Closing times range from 7pm to midnight. You can check the exact opening times on the AENA website.
| RESTAURANT NAME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Café Pans* | Pastries, savoury rolls, breakfast. Departures, public zone. |
| Caffè di Fiore | Coffee, sandwiches, pastries, breakfast. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Pans & Company (Café Pans) | Sandwiches, coffee, pastries, snacks. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Costa Coffee | Coffee, tea, snacks. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Eat. | Sandwiches, salads, snacks, pastries, coffee. Two locations, both in Departures passenger-only zone. |
| La Manon* | French patisserie, coffee. Arrivals, public zone. |
| Soho Coffee CO | Organic coffee, salads, wraps, sandwiches, juices and smoothies. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Starbucks | Coffee and snacks. Departures passenger-only zone. |
| Starbucks* | Coffee and snacks. Departures public zone. |
2. Beer, wine and tapas
Most tapas bars at Malaga Aiport open around 6am, but some as early as 4am or 5am. Closing times range from 7pm to midnight. You can check the exact opening times on the AENA website.
| RESTAURANT NAME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Dehesa Santa María | Tapas, sandwiches, beer, wine and coffee. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Dehesa Santa María* | Tapas, sandwiches, beer, wine and coffee. Arrivals, public zone. |
| MasQMenos | Tapas, larger snacks, rolls, salads, beer and wine. Two locations. Departures passenger-only zone, and departures exterior area. |
3. Fast Food
Lots of people ask, is there a McDonald’s at Malaga Airport? The answer is no, there’s no McDonald’s at the airport. However, if you have a craving for burgers and chips, you can get your fix in the restaurants detailed below. The fast food restaurants open between 6am and 10am. Their closing times range from 5pm to 10pm. You can check the exact opening times on the AENA website.
| RESTAURANT NAME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Burger King | Burgers, fries and fast food. Departures, public zone. |
| Burger King* | Burgers, fries and fast-food. Departures, public zone. |
| Giraffe Stop | Burgers, salads, curries, steak & chips, sandwiches, breakfast, brunch. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
4. Restaurants
All the “proper” restaurants where you can sit at a table and get a hot meal at Malaga Airport are located in the Departures passenger-only zone. Some open as early as 4:30-5am, while others open a little later around 8-10am. They usually close sometime between 8-11pm. You can check their exact opening times on the AENA website.
| RESTAURANT NAME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| BiBo Dani García Flamenco Bar & Tapas | Gourmet Andalusian tapas and brasserie. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Giraffe Stop | Burgers, salads, curries, steak & chips, sandwiches, breakfast, brunch. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Jamie’s Deli | Pizza, pasta, soups, sandwiches, wraps. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Kirey by Kabuki | Sushi bar with nigiri, sashimi and maki, soups and vegetables. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| La Boutique | Italian restaurant, pasta and pizza. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Olé Food Market | Food court, with a variety of Spanish and international food stalls with seating. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
5. Shops selling “food souvenirs” and sweets
Whilst the below establishments are not classed as restaurants, they do sell edible products you can buy as souvenirs and gifts. They open anytime between 4.30-10am and close sometime between 9.30-11pm. All are located in the Departures passengers-only area. You can check their exact opening times on the AENA website.
| SHOP NAME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Foodies | Spanish culinary souvenirs: olive oil, chocolates, liqueurs, etc. Departures, passenger-only zone. |
| Mmm | Sweets, chocolates and snacks shop. Four shops: all in Departures, passenger-only zone. |
6. Vending machines for water and snacks
Various vending machines around the airport sell water, sweets and snacks. Most are dotted throughout the main passenger-only Departures hall, and there is at least one located just after the Passport Control when boarding UK flights. The bottled water from the vending machines is a little cheaper than the water you can buy in the shops and restaurants.
Were you looking for shops?
Were you looking for retail stores and shopping instead? Here’s our complete Guide to Shops at Malaga Airport.
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