Alcazaba
11th-century Moorish fortress on the slopes of Mount Gibralfaro, with courtyards and gardens.
Airport · Málaga, Spain
Málaga-Costa del Sol AGP
9 km from central Málaga. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 9 km
- terminals
- 2
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- AGP · LEMG
About the airport
Málaga-Costa del Sol is the busiest airport in Andalusia and one of the four busiest in Spain. It lies about 8 km south-west of central Málaga and is the main gateway to the Costa del Sol.
Terminals
T3, opened in 2010, handles most flights and houses the Cercanías train station. It is linked on foot to T2, so the two work as a single building. Check your booking to see which terminal you should check in at.
Services
You will find restaurants, duty-free shops, free wifi, lounges, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Cercanías C1
Train from the T3 station to María Zambrano (about 8 min) and Málaga Centro-Alameda (about 12 min). In the other direction it reaches Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola.
Línea Exprés Aeropuerto (EMT)
EMT city bus between the airport and central Málaga. Pay on board by card or in cash.
Autobuses interurbanos
Direct routes to Marbella, Estepona, Algeciras, Nerja and other Andalusian towns, run by Avanza, Alsa and other companies.
Taxi
Ranks outside arrivals. The ride to central Málaga takes about 15-20 min.
Taxis and transfers to Málaga
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
T3
Main terminal, opened in 2010. Handles most flights and has the Cercanías train station and the bus stop.
T2
Older terminal, linked on foot to T3. Some airlines check in here.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Málaga
Málaga
Things to do in Málaga
Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, combines beaches, a historic centre full of monuments and a wide range of museums. It is Picasso's birthplace.
Castillo de Gibralfaro
Hilltop castle with the best views over the city and the port.
Catedral de Málaga
Renaissance cathedral nicknamed "La Manquita" because one of its towers was never finished.
Teatro Romano
Remains of a 1st-century BC Roman theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba.
Playa de la Malagueta
City beach a few minutes' walk from the centre, with beach bars serving grilled sardine skewers (espetos).
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Málaga?
Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is about 9 km from central Málaga.
How do I get from the airport to central Málaga?
From Málaga-Costa del Sol airport you can take Cercanías C1 (train), Línea Exprés Aeropuerto (EMT) (bus), Autobuses interurbanos (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Málaga-Costa del Sol airport have?
Málaga-Costa del Sol has 2 terminals: T3 and T2.
Landing in Málaga?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal and the control tower, with Málaga and the hills behind: andynash, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 3 hall: Pop9000, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pier D boarding area in Terminal 3: HrAd, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alcazaba: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Gibralfaro: Nicolas Vigier, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Málaga: Luis García (Zaqarbal), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Teatro Romano: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de la Malagueta: Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons