Malaga Airport Information

Malaga Airport Guide aims to provide you with the most up to date and detailed information on Malaga Airport with bus, train, taxi and private transfer transport options, information on fares and charges together with general directions to and from Malaga Airport.

There are still a lot of building works at Malaga Airport going on due to the new terminal extension, building of the second runway, new railway line and expansion of the car park. The new terminal opened on 15th March but the runway and railway station will not be ready unti the end of 2010, so it is worth adding a few more minutes on to your journey.

There is still a lot of confusion at the airport with more signage needed and some areas which are not yet open. With this in mind we we are going to get together some definitive information about Malaga Airport over the next few weeks when things have died down and we can present a more accurate picture.

Following is work in progress which is due to be completed at the end of 2010/early 2011: The construction of a second runway is still under way.  It will have three rapid exit runways and there are plans for a taxi way parallel to the runway to link up with the new aircraft apron and new building for the fire fighting service.

The airport will have two new exclusive accesses: south access, via the A7 and north access, via the new Malaga west ring road. There will also be a new underground station with a double track which can be accessed via a transportation hub.

We provide the latest information on the Terminal 3 at Malaga Airport

With so much Car Rental from Malaga Airport how do you make the right choice? You can read about our personal experiences and advice. In total 23 car hire companies currently operate at Malaga Airport although only 10 of them are actually based within the terminal building.

This is something to take into consideration if you have small children with you. We provide details of car hire firms based in the terminal buildings and car rental companies offsite at Malaga Airport.

If you are not hiring a car at Malaga Airport, forget the usual hassle of getting to your final destination. Get advice on private Malaga Airport transfers to take you and your family right to the door of your accommodation. During summer months the queues for taxis can be very long, maybe up to an hour wait. Wouldn't you rather be sunbathing than queuing!

If you find the cost of a private transfer a bit expensive you might like to consider getting an online quote for a seat on a private shuttle bus which you can prebook and stops at the main resorts and hotels close to Malaga Airport.

If you are collecting friends or loved ones then you can use our online Malaga arrivals page to check if their flight is on time or running late.

When you land at Malaga Airport again you are directed into Terminal 3.  Make sure you follow the signs and go down the escalators to the baggage reclaim (even if you only have hand luggage) as this is also the way out of the terminal and where the bus stops and taxi rank are.  If you carry on without going down the escalators you will meet passengers who are coming through security and there is no way out.

If your are dropping someone off at the airport or you are driving, taking the bus, taxi or private Malaga Airport transfers you can use our online Malaga departures page.

Despite the Spanish Airport’s instructions that all UK flights are arriving and departing from the original Terminal 2 this is not proving to be the case.  At the moment if you have baggage you should check in as normal at Terminal 2 upstairs in the departures hall, but you are then directed along a long corridor which connects it to terminal 3 where you will clear passport control and security.  So if you are travelling with only hand luggage and have your boarding pass go straight to terminal 3 and get to the departures lounge from there.  It will save you lot of walking.

To help you when you arrive at Malaga Airport AGP we have information on the short and long term car parks at Malaga Airport.

At the moment with so much work be carried out you may be directed into the car parks. Always keep a close eye on your luggage and bags when paying at the ticket machine.

We explain and show you how to find and plan your journey with the Airport Malaga Airport Bus. The Malaga Airport Bus can take you to Marbella Bus Station in about 45 minutes at normal periods. During the peak months, it may be a little longer. there is also a bus from the airport into Malaga City centre. We provide timetables for the summer and winter services.

We offer directions, advice on fares and links to the Malaga Airport Trains timetable. At the moment the train only runs as far as Fuengirola to the west and Malaga to the east. There is a lot of talk about this line being extended all the way down to Gibraltar but the earliest that this will be in place is 2010.

For trains to other parts of Spain it is best to head into the main Maria Zambrano Train Station in Malaga City Centre.

We explain to you how to find the taxis at Malaga Airport and ensure that you pay the right price. There is a taxi rank to the right just outside the arrivals terminal. You will a free standing display case outside the doors to the arrivals hall showing a general price list for the most popular journeys.

Taxi drivers tend to go fast and they generally use the coast road unless you ask them to go on the Toll Road which is much safer and costs around €5.00 in the summer.

We have a section with tips and advice on how to obtain low cost Air Flights to Malaga. You can also find a comprehensive list and guide to all Flights to Malaga including full timetables for all the major airlines and links to sites that we believe provide the best overall value for travel to Malaga Airport.

We also provide information on internal flights from Malaga Airport so that you can find out where in Spain you can fly to from here.

We provide details of Malaga Airport passenger services which are currently available including banking and currency exchange, luggage facilities, VIP lounges and meeting rooms, tourist information, lost property, lost and left luggage, the prayer room and information on the post office at Malaga Airport.

We have provided a set of guidelines on the assistance provided by Spanish Airports for passengers travelling with special needs and mobility problems and how to organise this help.

If you would like to stay overnight we also have full details on how to select a Malaga Airport Hotel. There is a brand new hotel which is not right by the airport but it is the nearest - The Holiday Inn Express at Malaga AIrport. There are other hotels close to Malaga AIrport like the Ibis and lots of hotels in Malaga City which is a great place to stay.

Driving Directions to and from Malaga Airport to all points west, Fuengirola to Gibraltar. We have also added a Malaga Map to help you on your way.

The beauty of driving up and down the Costa Del Sol is that there are only two main roads and they both run up and down the coastline so getting lost is quite difficult!

Shopping at Malaga Airport gives you that last chance to buy the presents you forgot and keeps you in the holiday mood for just a little while longer.

There is a great choice of shops here from Hugo Boss to outlets selling confectionery and local goods and souvenirs. Find out more shopping guide to Malaga Airport

There is a good selection of places to eat at Malaga Airport ranging from cafes and sandwich bars serving quick snacks to a larger self-service restaurant.

We provide details of what type of food is available and where the cafes, bars and restaurants are located at Malaga Airport.

Here we have compiled a list of the most used telephone numbers at Malaga Airport. If you have Lost Baggage / Luggage then do contact the appropriate airline that the you travelled with - most have lost baggage telephone numbers. If you have left something in the airport then call lost property.

After answering many questions on our message board we have decided to set up a new section about travelling from Malaga Airport to your final destination starting with the following guides:

Malaga Airport to Benalmadena -  Malaga Airport to Estepona -  Malaga Airport to Fuengirola - Malaga Airport to Gaucin -  Malaga to Gibraltar - Malaga Airport to Marbella -  Malaga Airport to Nueva Andalucia -  Malaga Airport to Puerto Banus -  Malaga Airport to Torremolinos