Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the largest in Andalusia and one of the busiest in Spain. It lies south-west of the city, near the sea, and is the gateway to the Costa del Sol, from Torremolinos to Marbella, and to cities such as Granada, Ronda and Córdoba. It is very well linked with the centre by suburban train, which stops right below the terminal.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are Spanish local time, the same as Central European Time.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to town
- Cercanías C1 train: in about 12 minutes it reaches María Zambrano station (high-speed trains) and Centro-Alameda; in the other direction it runs to Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola.
- A Express bus: links the terminal with the centre and the port of Málaga.
- Long-distance buses to Marbella and the coast, and taxis outside arrivals.
Practical tips
- Documents: EU citizens only need a valid identity card or passport.
- Aena: almost all Spanish airports are run by Aena; its website offers car parks to book online at lower prices.
- Canary Islands: the islands are outside the EU VAT area, so customs allowances apply to some purchases on the way back.
- Taxis: in cities, fares from the airport are often fixed or include an airport supplement; ask before getting in.
To explore the destination see our guide to Málaga. See also all Spanish airports and getting to and around Spain.