AGP - Malaga

The gateway to the Costa del Sol, this airport is five miles southwest of Malaga and three miles north of Torremolinos. It saw 22 million passengers in 2023 and its website is https://www.aena.es/es/malaga-costa-del-sol.html

Parking

There are various options at the airport. General - aimed at stays under four days and drop-off, close to departures

Long stay - aimed at holiday stays, free shuttle bus to the terminal (0700-0000 every fifteen minutes, 0000-0700 on demand)

Arrivals - free for up to ten minutes, aimed at drop-off and pick-up

Express - free for up to ten minutes, aimed at drop-off and pick-up

VIP - valet service, hand over the car at departures, pick up at arrivals

There is an online booking tool here www.aena.es/en/malaga-costa-del-sol/parking/airport-parking.html

Drop Off

For drop-off you should utilise the Arrivals or Express car parks already detailed. Rates are not known but are charged per minute beyond any free times shown.

Security

Some limited information about security can be found here www.aena.es/en/malaga-costa-del-sol/airport-services/categories/security.html

Fast track is available for €10.41

Restaurants and Bars

Various options can be found at the terminal.

Bibo Dani Garcia Flamenco Bar & Tapas, Burger King, Cafe Pans, Caffe di Fiore, Central Cafe, Costa Coffee, Dehesa Santa Maria, Eat, Foodies, Giraffe Stop, Giraffe World Kitchen, Jamie's Deli, Kirey by Kabuki, La Boutique, La Manon, MasQMenos, MMM, Ole Food Market, Soho Coffee Co., Starbucks

Shops

Various options can be found at the terminal. Some further details can be found here where you can then apply filters www.aena.es/en/malaga-costa-del-sol/airport-services/shops-restaurants.html

Adolfo Dominguez, Capi, Desigual, El Avioncito de Oro, Express Duty Free, Pharmacy, FlyMate, Hard Rock, LOL Kids, Malaga Arrivals Shop, Malaga Duty Free, My Family, Natura, Ocean Company, Parfois, Relay, Ssk Style, Sunglass Hut, Superdry, Superskunk, The Fashion Gallery, Tous, Travel WiFi, Victoria's Secret, Vidal & Vidal, WH Smith

Lounges

There is one lounge at the airport.

Costa del Sol VIP - Boarding area level 2, 0500-2300, €40.85

There is also a "light" lounge called Relax & Go that is at gates C30/31 and costs €15 for ninety minutes.

Assistance 

The airport recommends that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Booking can also be made on the Aena app. Details of the assistance available can be found here www.aena.es/en/malaga-costa-del-sol/airport-services/barrier-free-assistance-service.html

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport is the closest to the airport but most in the area are further afield, given the proximity of the two large resort towns. For hotels near the airport click the image below.

Shuttles

Details of car park shuttles can be found under Parking.

Immigration

For any information about visas for Spain you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up to date information www.interior.gob.es/opencms/es/servicios-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-gestiones/extranjeria/control-de-fronteras/entrada-en-espana/

The airport does have its own information page that may be easier to read www.aena.es/en/passengers/documentation-visas/immigration-visas/foreigner-travelling-spain.html

Reclaim 

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend.

Customs 

For any information about bringing things into Spain, you should only refer to the official government information and in this case, it is provided by the Spain Official Tourism site www.spain.info/en/travel-tips/customs-regulations/

Taxis

Two companies operate at the airport - Taxi Union Company and Unitaxi Company.

The main rank is at Arrivals and there is a €5.50 Airport supplement.

Buses and Coaches

You will find City buses, Intercity buses and Long-distance coaches.

City bus - Airport to Malaga - stops at Floor 0 Arrivals, €4 single, tickets by cash or card on board

Intercity bus - stops at Floor 0 Arrivals

• M169 to Alhaurin de la Torre

• Avanza to Marbella

• Avanza to Estepona

• Alsa to Nerja

• M135 to Santa Amalia

Long-distance coaches - stops at Floor 0 Arrivals

• Avanza to Algeciras and Linea de la Concepcion

• Alsa to Motril, Seville, and Granada

Rail and Trams

There is a station at the airport where you will find line C1 that goes to various locations.

• Fuengirola thirty-four minutes

• Benalmadena eighteen minutes

• Malaga centre twelve minutes

• Malaga Maria Zambrano eight minutes (for connection with Renfe AVE high-speed trains)

The local trains operate in zones and fares range from €1.80 for one or two zones, up to €3.60 for five zones.

Routes

Full details of the routes can be found here www.aena.es/en/malaga-costa-del-sol/airlines-and-destinations/airport-destinations.html

Maps 

The airport has an app for showing you a map of the site and you can find out more here www.aena.es/en/malaga-costa-del-sol/airport-services/airport-guide.html

Terminal Transfer

Not required, all routes are walkable.

Car Hire

The following companies can be found in different parts of Basement Terminal 2.

Sixt, Europcar, Record Go, Hertz/Firefly, Avis/Budget, Goldcar/InterRent, OK Mobility