Airports

Starting from the village of San Miguel, look out on the left for the salt pans Salinas de Acosta, a vast 4km-long wetland created by a lagoon with blindingly white mounds of salt heaped up. Here you can see the ruins of an old village; the size of the church gives an idea of how important the salt industry must have been. Salt has been extracted from here for centuries since Phoenician times.

Málaga Airport offers an abundance of choices from a quality selection of car hire companies. The airport is also home to some of the most competitive rates for car hire in Europe.

As travel returns to normality flight routes from Malaga return to near 2019 levels. Málaga airport has currently (March 2022) flights to 23 UK destinations, 70 EU destinations, 17 Spanish destinations and 10 in Morocco, Istanbul and Montreal.

Málaga airport does not have an on-site hotel that you can conveniently walk to. However, there are a number of hotels near the airport, Holiday Inn Express Málaga being the nearest, within a few minutes by taxi (although there is a minimun fare of 15.21 € or 19.01 € Band 2 for night and weekend).

These are the airlines that have direct flights to and from Gibraltar and the following cities: Bristol, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Tangiers and Casablanca. Search direct and indirect flights to or from Gibraltar below through our affiliate partner Skyscanner.

These are the airlines that have direct flights to and from Granada and the following cities. We are updating this table frequently to reflect 2021 airline daily schedules, and have retained 2019 routes as a reference.

These are the airlines that have direct flights to and from Jerez and the following cities. We are updating this table frequently to reflect 2020 airline daily schedules, and have retained 2019 routes as a reference.

Direct flights to and UK airports (Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester), Direct flights to and from EU airports (Amsterdam Schipol, Baden-Baden, Bari, Berlin, Bologna, Bordeaux, Bussels - Charleroi and more).

These are the airlines that have direct flights to and from Almeria Airport and the following cities: Belfast, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Leeds - Bradford, London Gatwick, London Stanstead, Manchester, Newcastle, Billund, Bruges - Ostend, Brussels, Dublin, Faro, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Faro and more.

One-Day-Itinerary to explore the countryside around the towns of Ronda and Gaucin. This route starts at San Pedro de Alcantera, just past Puerto Banus, and ends up just a few kilometres down the coast at Estepona. It's a delightful detour and one, which includes one of the best-known sierra towns of all, Ronda.

This route takes you from the coastal city of Malaga, southwest along the coast to San Pedro, then inland up the spectacular mountain road to Ronda. Next, you continue to Algodonales, which is also in the Sierra de Cadiz, before heading southeast down to the plains, and over to Jerez, home of sherry, flamenco and beautiful horses.

This route takes you from the coastal city of Malaga, south-west along the coast to San Pedro, then inland up the spectacular windy mountain road to Ronda. Next, you to continue to Algodonales, also in the Sierra de Cadiz, before heading south-east down to the plains, and over to Jerez.

Itinerary: Malaga - Velez Malaga - Competa - Frigiliana - Nerja - Malaga - (day trip or 2 days)

Itinerary: Malaga - Antequera - Loja - Granada - (2 days). Leave Malaga heading north on the A45. You will drive through the Parque Natural Montes de Malaga. When the road forks, head left to Antequera. This is a small, ancient town with Roman , Moorish and Bronze Age remains, including two important dolmens.

If you're arriving at Malaga airport, you don't have to head straight to the coast. There is lots more to see in this beautiful province, from the city itself, full of outstanding art galleries and museums (Picasso), to the stunning national parks and picturesque mountain villages with narrow cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and flower-filled balconies.

The runway was first established during the Second World War on the southern half of the 'neutral zone'. During the sieges  this had been an un-demarcated strip of sand on the isthmus separating the British and Spanish lines of fortifications. It was said to be the distance of a canon ball's range. In 1813 it was used by Gibraltar as a Yellow fever encampment. In 1909 the British erected a fence and gate half way along. Between the world-wars Gibraltar marked out a horse-racing track.

There is a tourist office at the Airport. It is located in the Terminal 3 arrivals area just as you are heading out the door towards the bus or train stations. This is a great place to stop and get maps and brochures before heading out into the beautiful, sunny, south of Spain. Staff is on hand to answer your questions.

Your number one priority is to keep an eye on your bags, but should the unthinkable happen – and you lose something at Málaga Airport – here’s what to do.

For 24-hour information tune into 120.375 and for flight arrival and departure information, visit www.aena.es – the official website for the Spanish airport authorities.

Plane Spotting Sites in Malaga. Special thanks to M. Llamas and Friends of the Museum at Málaga Airport for this guide to plane spotting locations.