The city of Málaga has an international airport, the largest in Andalusia, with national and international flight connections. Málaga Airport is located about 8 km from the center of the city of Málaga and about 50 km east of Marbella. From the airport, there are good connections to the A-7 highway, which goes to Málaga and also connects with other cities like Almería or Sevilla (A-45 and A-92).
From the airport, there are direct buses to the city of Málaga and other places in the province, such as Marbella and Fuengirola. There are also trains (RENFE commuter service) from the airport to the Málaga train station.
From this airport, you can fly with companies such as Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, or Ryanair. It has been named since June 2011 Málaga - Costa del Sol Airport.
Málaga Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 is the largest terminal and is designated for international traffic. Terminal 2 is much smaller and is dedicated to national and international traffic, Málaga Airport has three terminals connected to each other (T1, T2, and T3), so that they are integrated under the concept of a single terminal. There are a good number of shops in both terminals, as well as restaurants and bars. There are also tourist information offices in the airport terminals.
From Málaga Airport, you can reach the city center by bus, train, taxi, or car. By bus, this can be done through the Municipal Transport Company (EMT), which offers a line: Line A (Paseo del Parque - Málaga Airport).
To travel by taxi, it is ideal to go to the stop next to the airport terminal or if you want to take an UBER, you can request one through mobile applications. Car rental companies offer services both inside and outside the airport.
How to get to Málaga Airport by bus
The buses that cover the route between Granada and Málaga are as follows: Alsa, Avanza, and Damas. The stops at the Airport in Málaga are located in zone C3. Tickets can be purchased at the physical offices of the airport, at self-service kiosks, or through the official website of the operator. The ticket price is about 15 euros per person and the journey takes about 2 and a half hours, depending on the traffic during the trip. Please note that the last bus leaves the airport at 21:00 hours, so you will not be able to catch it if your flight arrives after this time.
How to get to Málaga Airport by train
The journey between Granada and Málaga can also be made by train via the RENFE AVE line (Spanish High Speed), from the Málaga María Zambrano train and AVE Station. The ticket price is approximately the same as the bus journey (about 15 euros per person), but the travel time is much shorter (1 and a half hours). The nearest station to the airport is the María Zambrano Station, located about 5 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes walking from terminal 3. The last train leaves Granada for Málaga at 21:15 hours.
