City · 8–9 km · ~15–20 min
Málaga Airport to the City Centre
The airport is only 8–9 km southwest of Málaga, so the city is one of the easiest transfers on the Costa del Sol: a 12-minute train, a €4 express bus, or a short taxi ride.
How to get there
| Option | Price (2026) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 train | ~€1.80 | ~12 min | To Málaga centre; 8 min to María Zambrano (AVE); every ~20–30 min; contactless accepted |
| EMT bus A | €4 | 15–30 min | Airport Express from outside T3 arrivals; every ~20–25 min, ~07:00–midnight |
| Taxi | Roughly €20–25 | ~15–20 min | Metered — no official fixed fares; rank outside T3 arrivals |
| Private transfer | Quoted per vehicle | ~15–20 min | Fixed price agreed when booking; driver meets you in arrivals |
Which should you pick?
- C1 train for speed and price — nothing beats 12 minutes for €1.80.
- EMT bus A if your hotel is near the port, the Alameda or the historic centre and you would rather not change.
- Taxi or VTC (Uber/Bolt also operate at AGP) for door-to-door with luggage, or arrivals after the last bus.
FAQs
What is the cheapest way from Málaga Airport to the city centre?
The C1 train — about €1.80 to Málaga centre in roughly 12 minutes, with contactless tap-in/out at the gates. The station is directly opposite the T3 arrivals hall.
Where does the airport bus stop in Málaga?
The EMT Airport Express (Line A) leaves from outside T3 arrivals and serves Paseo del Parque, Alameda Principal and the main train/bus station area. It costs €4 and takes 15–30 minutes depending on traffic.
How much is a taxi from AGP to Málaga city centre?
Taxis are metered — there are no official fixed airport fares. Expect roughly €20–25 to the centre in normal traffic; a supplement applies on trips to the airport, plus night/weekend and luggage supplements.
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