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Malaga Airport
Malaga Airport is located just 8 kms from Malaga City and is the main airport for the Costa Del Sol. Malaga Airport serves all the main tourist resorts, hotels and towns along the coast. The main towns can easily be reached by car or taxi, for example: Torremolinos - 10 minutes, Benalmadena - 15 minutes, Fuengirola - 20 minutes, Marbella - 30 minutes, Nerja - 30 minutes.
Malaga Airport is one of the oldest Spanish airports as well as being one of the original locations of the first airline founded in Spain in 1919.
Most of the traffic handled by Malaga airport is from the European Union. The United Kingdom is the destination with the highest volume of travellers, with London Gatwick as leading destination, followed by Manchester and London Stansted. These UK airports are followed by other European destinations such as Dublin, Paris / Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam / Schiphol, Brussels and Copenhagen.
In 2024, Malaga Airport handled 24,923,774 passengers, 174,915 flight operations and 5,998,006 tonnes of cargo.
Boarding
Malaga Airport has three boarding docks:
- Dock B: For non-Schengen traffic (both European Union and non-European Union).
- Dock C: For European Union non-Schengen traffic.
- Dock D: For Schengen traffic (both European Union and non-European Union).
Baggage Reclaim
The baggage reclaim hall in Terminal 3 (T3) has:
- 11 baggage reclaim carousels: 7 for European Union flights and 4 for non-European Union flights.
- 1 carousel for special baggage.
The baggage reclaim hall in Terminal 2 (T2) also has 11 baggage reclaim carousels.
Parking
- Long Stay Car Park (P3): The ideal option if you are going on holiday or will be away for a long time. No need to worry about your car while you travel as this car park has 24/7 security. From this car park, there is a free shuttle bus to the terminal, taking approximately 5 minutes.
- P1 Car Park: If you need to park your vehicle for a short time, there is a large car park close to the terminals at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport. This car park is ideal for dropping off or picking up passengers.
- Express Car Park: Located in the Departures area, this car park offers free parking for the first 10 minutes. It's perfect for quick drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Short Stay Car Park (P2): Ideal for short-term parking, located close to the terminals with easy access to the airport.
- Off-Site Parking: There are several off-site parking options available, offering shuttle services to and from the airport. These are often more economical for long-term parking.
- Valet Parking: For a more convenient option, valet parking services are available. Simply drop off your car at the designated area, and a valet will park it for you while you head straight to the terminal.
