About Malaga Airport (AGP)

Also known as Málaga-Costa Del Sol Airport due to its prominence as a key gateway to the popular Costa Del Sol region, Málaga Airport is a short distance from Málaga city. Our Malaga Airport guide includes contact details and information on airport facilities, transport options and nearby hotels.

Airport news:

Work is currently ongoing on improvements to Terminals 1 and 2, including refurbishment of shopping areas and check-in facilities.

Information:

Airport information points (tel: +34 902 404 704) can be found in Arrivals at Terminals 2 and 3, and in Departures in Terminal 2. The multilingual staff wear mint green jackets for easy identification and are known, somewhat unimaginatively, as 'Green Jackets'. Individual airlines also have information desks in Arrivals and Departures.

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Driving directions:

From central Málaga, take Avenida Manuel Agustin Heredia eastbound in the direction of the airport, turning right onto Avenida Ingeniero José Maria Garnica. From here, take a left onto Calle Héroe de Sostoa. This road, that merges into the MA-21, leads directly past the airport entrance.

Transfer between terminals:

The three terminals are all adjacent and accessible on foot.

Public Transport

Public transport road:

Bus:The Airport Express bus route A (tel: +34 902 527 200; www.emtmalaga.es) connects the airport with central Málaga (journey time: approximately 15 minutes; fare €3). Longer distance services are also available, connecting the airport with destinations such as Torremolinos (journey time: 30 minutes; fare €3.55) and Marbella (journey time: 45 minutes; fare €8). Full details are available on the airport website.

Taxi:Taxi ranks are located outside the Terminal 3 arrivals area and the Terminal 2 departures area. Pre-bookable services are available from Taxi Malaga (tel: +34 952 401 773; www.taxienmalaga.net) or Unitaxi (tel: +34 952 333 333; www.unitaxi.es). The price for a ride into central Málaga starts at around €20, varying according to season and at weekends/holidays.

Public transport rail:

Rail:Local train services (line C1) (tel: +34 902 320 320; www.renfe.com) link Malaga Airport's Terminal 3 with the city (journey time: 12 minutes; fare from €1.70). Trains run from 0700-2000 (sometimes 2100), and also connect the airport with Torremolinos and Fuengirola.

Terminal facilities

Money:

Bureaux de change and ATMs are located in Terminals 2 and 3.

Food:

There is a wide choice of cafés, bars, restaurants and fast-food outlets both air- and land-side in Terminals 2 and 3. These include fast-food outlets, cafés and full service restaurants serving local and international cuisine.

Shopping:

There is a good range of shops at Málaga Airport, including duty-free for passengers leaving the EU. Shopping options include fashion, giftware, books, edible goods and electronics.

Luggage:

There is no left-luggage facility at Málaga Airport. Lost property offices (tel: +34 952 048 837) are available to help with misplaced luggage queries, as is a baggage wrapping service.

Other:

Other facilities available at Málaga Airport include a medical service, pharmacy, baby changing room, pets and children's areas, a police station and an exhibition area, as well as a multi-faith chapel, an aviation museum and numerous travel agencies.

Airport facilities

Conference and business:

A number of business lounges are available at the airport, one of which, the Costa del Sol lounge (tel: +34 952 048 854) is available to hire for meetings. The nearby Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport hotel (tel: +34 952 248 500; www.ihg.com) has a business centre and a small meeting room for up to 15 people, while larger hotels in Málaga centre and the Convention Centre 4km (2.5 miles) away (tel: +34 952 045 500; www.fycma.com), also offer meeting facilities.

Communication Facilities:

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Málaga Airport, and public telephones are available throughout the terminals.

Disabled facilities:

Malaga Airport is well-equipped for disabled travellers. There are lifts and ramps, adapted toilets, reserved seating, and reserved parking spaces for disabled badge holders in the car parks. The 'Green Jackets' provide assistance and wheelchair facilities in the terminals. For further assistance, passengers should contact their airline prior to travel.

Car parking:

A five-storey short-stay car park is located at the airport entrance, offering 2,500 spaces. It is connected at the north end to the current P2 (express) car park. Both covered and outdoor parking is available, while long-term parking is also offered close to the terminal (tel: +34 952 048 849). Additionally, there is a free car park adjacent to the railway station. VIP/valet parking services are also offered. Parking can be pre-booked online via the airport website.

Car rental:

Car hire companies represented at Malaga Airport include: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Goldcar, Hertz, Record Go and Sixt. Desks for these operators are located in Arrivals in Terminals 2 and 3.