Malaga Airport Guide

Hello Jo,
Do you know if P3 and P4 car parks are still free at Malaga airport?Which is the best/closest to departures? Is there a shuttle busservice from P4?
Thanks and hope you can help.
Bridget

As far as im aware it still is and i hoe so as i want to use it next week. Yes there is a shuttle bus id say p3 is better though. Regards Joanne

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Hi,

Could you help me please, I need to get to malaga airport from Mojacar on the 14th May but do not know the bus/coach times or how to book. I can get a lift to a surrounding town if there are no coaches from Mojacar. My flight takes off from malaga at 11:30 am so ideally need to be there by 9.

Thanks a lot for your help.

christine

Hi,

Hi, here is the bus website for malaga http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/ Here is www.mojacar.es website its also in english. They have a list of buses and companies including www.alsa.es but the site seems to be down at the moment. Maybe check it later. Regards joanne

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Hi Jo - we are arriving in Malaga airport in mid June 2008 and need to get to IBIS Hotel in Malaga Center City. We are told to take local train outside airport to station Gare de Malaga and then.....walk??

We would like to know where to catch train - how many stations down the line our stop is and, if possible, find out of hotel is witihin walking distance form train or if we need a taxi.

Also, in early June, coming from Torremolinos to Malaga airport - what is the train station and how long to Malaga airport.

Thanks in advance,

John

Hi John

The website for the trains in Spain is www.renfe.es

The train is only about 10 minutes to Torremolinos.

I would say just take a taxi to the Ibis, but there is a minimum charge of about 13€uros.

As you come out of the airport opposite are signs for the train station. you need to get to Malaga Centro Station and then the hotel is about 5 minutes walk. This is for Ibis Ciudad.


Regards

Joanne

Hi,

I will be arriving at the airport at around midday (after a very early start from the UK) and will be meeting friends at the airport later on in the evening. Could you recommend a nearby hotel where I could possibly catch a few hours sleep and get a shower?

Regards

Karen

Hi

here is a post of the nearest hotel to Malaga Airport

https://malaga-airport-guide.com/blog/2007/11/malaga-airport-hotel.html

regards

Joanne

Hi Jo

Sorry for being stupid but we came home from Malaga airport last Wednesday late evening. My son left his jacket at the gate and I am trying to find a contact number for lost property at the airport, if such a number exists.
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Jim

Hi Jim

Here is a list of all telephone numbers for Malaga Airport

You need to call them as there is no email

Regards

Joanne

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I am arriving at Malaga airport next Monday and I would like to use the
train to get to benalmadena. I know that I have to buy my ticket before
getting on the train. I have seen on several sites that I need to have euro
coins or a maybe a 5 euro note. I don`t have either of these. Is there
anywhere at the airport to get change of a larger euro note either a machine
or cash desk?
Thanks
Brenda Ryan

hi,
As you come through arrivals there is a cafe on the left hand side, im pretty sure they will be happy to give you some change.

Regards

joanne

Hi Jo

In July I have to drive to Malaga Airport (from Costa Tropical) to collect some family at Arrivals.

I've only ever been through the airport when arriving and collecting a hire car, and returning at the end of the holiday.

So I'm not sure how to get to any short term car parking.

Are there any directions that can help me?

Thanks, John


Hi John,
As you drive towards the airport, you will see parking signs on the left where there are carparks. Its right opposite the airport terminal.

Regards

jo

There has been a coach crash near Benalmadena, Malaga tonight. 9 people have been killed and 17 injured so far including a little girl. There were around 44 people on the coach altogether. and it was a Finnish Bus taking passengers back to the airport to fly home.

The driver of a 4 x 4 apparently tried to take over and has also been tested for alcohol which was twice the limit.

The N340 is still such a dangerous road, without bad weather and drunk drivers to add to it.

We will try and keep you informed of the situation.

There are more stories here

Andalucia.com

Britishexpats

Typically Spanish



Please post your comments if you have any.

Hello Jo, please can you tell me how long it takes to get from malaga airport (or bus station?) to Almeria bus station. Thank you, wendy

HI Wendy,

Having a little trouble as on googlemaps its saying 3 hours here

But I have heard that there is a new toll road in so the journey shold be quicker.

The bus from Malaga to Almeria says it takes 5 hours.

I will post your question up and see if someone answers

Regards
jo

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Dear Jo,

I will be staying in Marbella at the end of May and would like to take a tour from Marbella to the Alhambra for the day. Do you know of any companies who could provide transportation and tour in a small or group?

Thank you,
Marsha

Best to go to one of the big hotels near where you are staying and check. They normally do day trips.

Regards

Joanne

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Hello Jo,
Wonder if you can help me? I am flying to Malaga airport on Sat April 12th arrive at 18.45. With my daughter, I was going to get the airport bus to Marbella as we are staying at the El-fuerte Hotel in Marbella. Would you know the directions from Marbella bus station to this hotel and if it is far? I have tried emailing the hotel, but they dont reply.

Thank you very much.

Regards Donna

Hi,
There are 2 el Fuertes I think in Marbella so you need to check which one. But they are both towards the Sea (so in Marbella Town).

Probably best to have the address on you and get a taxi for a few euros. shouldnt be more than 10€uros probably less but check.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo,

I want to fly my light aircraft into Malaga on the May 4th. Can you help me
find the right person in airport operations to arrange this?

I will also need to leave the aircraft parked there for two weeks.

Any assistance is much appreciated.

Regards

Nigel

Hi Nigel,

I would call the main airport line 902 404 704 and be put through to the right department

Regards

Joanne

Hi ,
Iam travelling to Fuengirola & will fly in to Malaga airport on Wednesday around 1.30 as there will be 4 adults what would be the best train or taxi
Thanks
John

Train is cheapest option....cross over from airport and follow signs. The last stop is Fuengirola.

Or you can catch a taxi outside the airport.

Regards

Joanne

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hi jo if possible could u send me directions by car from malaga airport to benajarafe its going to be night time when we do the travelling so we need a map thanx very much shara

Hi, Shara, Here is a prevous question with a map Malaga Airport to benajarafe

Regards Joanne

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Hi My name is Gary and I am trying to find the best way to get to the train station from Malaga to Benalmadena. Could you please give me directions from terminal and prices. many thanks Gary Fletcher

Hi,www.renfe.es is the website. come out of the airport and the train station is on the other side of the road....you need to follow signs. Prices are cheap a few euros depending on when you travel and time. All can be found on the website. You need to look at "Cercanias " and choose Malaga. This is the local line Regards Joanne

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Hello Jo

I am looking for a taxi transfer from Malaga Airport to Puerto Banus there will be 4 in the party. Can you recommend a reputable taxi company please.

Thanks Steph

Steph Cox

Hi Steph

When you arrive there are normal taxis outside the airport that can take up to 4 people.

Alternatively you can look at private transfers here.

Malaga Transfers


Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo
Hope you an help, arriving next Monday for 4 nights at malaga airport andneed to get to our hotel Rincon andaluz using public transport or taxi -have a 2 yr old so want to ensure safe as poss - car seat if using a taxi -can you advise? Also how long will it take to get to the hotel? Thank you

Hi Jacqui, There is either the airprot bus which leaves every couple of hours and goes to Marbella Bus Station where you would need to get another bus or taxi to Rinco Andaluz- Or you jump straight into a taxi. Journey about 45 minutes. Cost around 80euros. They dont have car seats, generally you hold the child in the back. Regards Joannewww.lamaestranza.eu

Thanks Jo!!

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Hi Jo, my wife and I are coming over to Benalmadena in early May(2008) quite a few years ago we visited Torremolenos & remembered that a train ran between the airport and Feungirola which also stopped at Benalmadena. Could you tell me if this is still the case and if so how often do they run and a rough idea of the cost. We are sprightly pensioners who are trying to keep the cost down as the taxi fares are, I believe quite expensive. If you could provide me with any of this information I would be eternally grateful.
Many thanks,

Bryan


Hi,

Yes there is a train from Malaga Airport that goes all the way to Fuengirola stopping at Benalmadena.

When you come out of the airport the train station is oposite you need to follow the signs.

Its cheap too.

www.renfe.es is the website

Regards

Joanne

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Theres going to be no getting away from work!

I find it quite enjoyable getting on a plane or going to certain places where you cannot use Computers or Mobile Phones. Theres not many places, so really its a welcome break not to be able to use them.

All the time, more and more research is done about stress levels and the amount of time we spend on Computers, Mobile Phones etc.

Well its just going to get worse as soon you will be able to use your mobile phone on the aeroplane. Great for you workaholics!

You can read more here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3665848.stm

At Malaga Airport there are 3 Smoking Areas in Terminal 2.

2 are on the first floor at the very end of Pier B & Pier C.

Then there is another smoking area between 2 levels.

Looking out for the sign saying "Fumadores"

If you have lost luggage at Malaga Airport then the place that you need to go to is in the Arrivals Hall just next to the Golf Cafe as you come through on the left.

A new cafe has opened in the Departures Hall at Malaga Airport.

Its Cafe Ritazza and they have lovely comfy chairs to sit and relax and take a coffee before checking in if you are early.

Dear Jo,

I fly from UK to Malaga on Sunday 13 April arriving at 10.30 am. I have a friend coming by car from Madrid
to meet me and pick me up, but he wont be there until around 6 pm.
So, as I speak Spanish fluently and am fairly well travelled, my idea was to hang out in the old town, visit
Picasso museum whatever, and meet him later.

My question is: where would be a good meeting place? (Picasso Museum maybe?)
where could I leave my luggage SAFELY? (he mentions a restaurant, but doesnt sound good to me)
I thought I might be able to leave it in a hotel... if so, is there a hotel near there.
Ok, I suppose I am asking you, if you were in my situation, what would you do? I want to be in a nice and safe part of town(he si spanish and suggested the old town, there is a pedestrian area I believe.

Thank you Jo for your help,


I dont really know if hotels will take luggage from someone not staying with them.

There is an El Corte Ingles shop in Malaga, before the city centre. The el corte ingles here in Puerto Banus will hold bags for up to 24 hours...they may do it there too.

you culd always ask in the hotels.


Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo

We want to take the train from Malaga and leave our car there for three or four days. Is there station parking at Malaga? I can't find a website to tell me! Any info would be useful.
Thanks.
Anne

The train station is right near the airport where there is lots of parking everywhere.

Here is a link to Malaga Airport Parking

Alternatively P3 & P4 were still free to park whilst work is being done.

Regards

Joanne

Sorry, not too sure which Malaga Train Statin you Meant, assumed the Airport.

There is Parking at one of the Main Stations, its quite a lot of money per day. So you could leave it at the airport which is cheaper and get the train into the Station you need.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo,
I can't find any links that say how often buses / trains run from Malaga airport to Velez Malaga - can you help?

thanks

Francesca

Hi Francesca,

Here are a couple of links that may help with transportation in Velez Malaga



http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/busqueda.asp


http://www.ayto-velezmalaga.es/portal/turismo3.php

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo,
I live in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Along with two friends I'll be cycling in Spain, beginning On September 9. We land in Bilbao and will gradually make our way south. We will have a vehicle and do day rides out of our hotels. The issue is that we would like to leave our bike boxes in Bilbao since they would be difficult to take with us. Now the question - do you know of a bike store in Malaga where we could pick up some cardboard bike boxes for our return flight out of Malaga?
Appreciate all and any assistance.

Cheers


Brian

Hi brian

We have been asked this question before and I dont know the answer, I will post it up and see if anyone can answer it for us.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo,

I was wondering, do you have to take a bus from Malaga airport to Malaga bus station in order to catch a bus to Almeria? Can you go directly from the airport to Almeria? On the airport's website it says there's a regular bus into the city, does that drop you off at the bus station?

Thanks,

Becky.

You need to get to Malaga Bus Station

http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/

When you get on the bus best to ask them.

You also have the train www.renfe.es

Regards

Joanne

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My friend and I are hoping to come to spain in may. We will be flying into Malaga and want to get to mijas costa. I think the train to Fuengirola would be best but we are not sure of trains running on sundays would you be able to advise me Many thanks Pat.

Hi,
www.renfe.es

you need to go to Cercanias Lines and from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola,

Trains run every day just not through the night.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo:
I just came across your blog and have a question for you, if you can help.
I will be staying at the Princesa Playa Hotel in Marbella and would like to do a 1 day to Tangier. Are there any local tour companies that I may contact for this type of tour ? Do any have a website ? If not, how is the most economical way to get to Algericas from the hotel and back ? Any info would be helpful.
Thanks.
Ed


Normally the hotels do do day trips...I would ask them. Alterntaively there are buses from Marbella bus Station.

http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo,

I stumbled across your website whilst doing a search and thought you'd be the ideal person to ask a couple of the questions that I have about Malaga!

Myself, my best friend (who's getting married) and 4 other friends are coming to Malaga at the end of May for a long hen weekend. We have booked flights and accommodation already - I'm trying to work out the best way to get from the airport to the hotel, which is in Velez-Malaga (Torre del Mar). Can we get a train from Malaga airport, or should we get a taxi all the way? How much should we expect to pay for a taxi?

My friend doesn't really want any tacky hen-night type things, so I'm looking into other things that she might enjoy doing. Can you reccommend any nice restaurants (classic spanish) or cocktails bars in or around the area we're staying? Are there any tourist attractions or activities that we shouldn't miss?

Thanks,

Jo Martyn


Hi Jo,

Here is a map from Malaga to Velez Malaga. Its about 35 kms. Taxis charge around 1.30 per km.

The taxi can only take up to 4 of you so if there is more then you need 2 taxis. Between 4 of you its not going to be much. I would jump in a taxi and then you get straight there and your holiday starts

Regarding entertaining, Im not too sure, In Malaga City itself its quite a busy place with lots going on but Im not too sure about restaurants etc. Maybe try to find a good forum where you can post a question.

Regards

Joanne





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Hi JoWe will be in Malaga at the end of April and just wondered if you know the best way to travel to The Algarve. The train and buses option seem a bit confusing is this so? Would it be better for us to hire a car? Do you know of any companies who will let us take a car from Spain to Algavre? Also do you know an approx journey time? Any advice will be of help. Thanking you Elaine

Hi Elaine, There is a coach from Seville which is 2.5 hours from Malaga to Faro. Here is more information http://www.faroairportguide.com/faro-to-seville.htm So you could go from Malaga to Seville by train or bus Train information here Buses from Malaga to Seville It would probably be easier to drive , it takes us around 4.5 to 5 hours but we have a small child so need to stop. You could get a quote here and there is a list of FAQs. I hope this helps Regards Joanne

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HI JO COULD YOU HELP ME ,IS THERE A TRAIN FROM THE AIRPORT TO FUENGIROLA ON SUNDAYS , I AM ARRIVING ON SUNDAY 27 APRIL

Hi Yes the train run every day. The link for timetable from Malaga to Fuengirola on Sundays in here Regards Joanne

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Hi, i wander if you could help,

I was planning on bringing back smoking tobacco for myself & partner (partner not going). I am confused to how much I am allowed to bring back. A friend told me it was 2x packs of 10, 50g pouches, but website says upto 3kg per person.
I hope you can help me
ThankSarah


Hi Sarah,

3kg of tobacco.

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Hi Jo I got a parking ticket last time I left my elderly parents (one of whom is disabled ) at Departures at Malaga airport. I had to carry their luggage in and check them through. I was only(interestingly) about 10 mins doing this so Check-in worked very well and The Airline was great. The difficulty is at the drop-off point or collection point. All attempts to explain in Spanish my difficulty were rebuffed, sadly. How do I prevent this happening again? Is there a special drop off point or collection point for Disabled passengers where a car can be left to either collect the passengers or leave them off and assist with their luggage? Thanks F

Hi Fionn,
At the moment with all the work going on its quite manic around the entrances and exits. Im sure there is disabled parking at the departures hall upstairs. You may find this useful...a previous write up about parking & disability arriving at the airport.

We really do rely on all information that people provide regarding disability at Malaga. I hope this helps

Regards Joanne

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hi could you please tell me if it easy to take a wheelchair from theairport to the train station

Hi Gordon There is so much work going on at the moment that Im not 100% sure. There is a temporary bridge at the moment going over the main road to the train station. It should be accessible, but this is Spain. I will post your question up and hopefully someone will come back and answer. I you have any information on your return please do let us know for other disabled travellers as we do rely on your information.
Regards Joanne

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Hi Jo, I just discovered you on the web and wondered if you would be kind enough to answer my question. I have just booked a holiday in june to the Hotel Rincon Andaluz and have seen it called the RIU Hotel Rincon Andaluz. Do you know if this hotel still belongs to the Riu group or not? We have stayed in Riu group hotels in the past and have been very impressed by their good standard. Your help would be most appreciated. Muchos Gracias. Malcolm Holland (in England).

Hi Malcolm, As far as I am aware its name is still Riu Rincon and part of the Riu Group. There are road works at the moment as they are building a tunnel past there. I know people who have stayed there and they have like it. I hope you have a good time

Regards Joanne

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Dear Jo,
I am being met at Malaga having arrived on an Easyjet flight but Iunderstand that there are two terminals. Do you know which terminal is usedby Easyjet so I can advise the people collecting me. So far I have beenunable to find out from Easyjet.
Thank you
Jim

There is Terminal 1 and 2. Normally all flights leave and arrive at T2 except for overload in the summer and morrocco flights. Regards Joanne