How to get from Málaga Airport (AGP) ✈️ to the City Center
Málaga Airport (AGP), also known as Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport or Aeropuerto de Málaga-Costa del Sol, is the busiest airport in Andalusia and is located about 8 km southwest of main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Malaga by Public train, Express bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Airport Transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Málaga Airport (AGP) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport to central Malaga (City Center, Malaga Train Station & Malaga Cruise Port)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | Public train | 20 Min. | 1,80 € | Details |
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Express bus | 30 Min. | 4,00 € | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | 25‑30 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
25 Min. | 37 € | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | 20‑40 € | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Málaga Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Málaga:

Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
1,80 € pp (2 Areas)Description:
Public train line ‘C1’ from Málaga Airport (Station “Aeropuerto” in front of the main terminal building) to the city center stations “Málaga María Zambrano Train Station” or “Málaga-Centro-Alameda”
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
4,00 € ppDescription:
Express bus line ‘A (Paseo del Parque)’ from Málaga Airport (Bus stop “Aeropuerto – Llegadas” in front of the main terminal building) to central bus station “Estación de Autobuses de Málaga”, directly in the city
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
25-30 €Description:
Taxi from Málaga Airport (taxi rank in front of the main terminal building) to central Málaga, Málaga Cruise Port or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
37 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Málaga Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Málaga, Málaga Cruise Port or directly to your accommodation in the city