Transport from Malaga Airport to Malaga city centre
The centre of Malaga is located approximately 10 km from the airport and is very easy to get to.
Transportation summary
| Fastest transport | C1 train | EUR 2,3 |
| Alternative transport | Bus line A1 | EUR 3 |
| Transport from the airport to the hotel | Airport shuttle to hotel | From EUR 8 |
| The most flexible transport | Car hire | Reserve a car |
| More convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
| Night transport | Taxi, airport delivery | Order a Taxi |
By train to Malaga
The fastest option is the commuter train C1, which leaves every 20 minutes and you'll find the station right outside Terminal 3. The journey to the centre takes less than a quarter of an hour and you can buy a ticket from a ticket machine (price is EUR 2,3 with a deposit on a chip card included). The first train leaves Malaga at 5:20, the last train from the airport to the centre leaves at 0:54.
Bus to Malaga
Another option is the express bus line A1, which reaches the centre in half an hour. Buses leave every 15 minutes and you can buy a ticket for €3 from the driver. The first bus leaves Malaga at 4:32.
Airport shuttle to hotel (recommended)
The best option in terms of value for money is to travel with Holidaytaxis. Tickets can be booked online and prices start at €10. The shuttle will be waiting for your flight and will take you directly to your hotel.
Car hire
More flexible transportation can be provided by car rental. Compare offers here. In general, the earlier you book your car, the more you save.
Taxi
You'll also find a taxi stand outside the airport, and it will cost you around €25 to get to the centre of Málaga. This makes it more convenient to book a taxi via Gettransfer, where the journey will cost you EUR 16. When travelling with children, you will appreciate the option of a child car seat and the possibility of ordering a larger car.
Night transport
The last connection departs from the airport at 00:54. If you can't make either of the available services, you can use Gettransfer, Hoppa or Taxi for transport to the city centre.
