How far is Málaga Airport from the city centre?

Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is about 8 km southwest of the centre — roughly 12 minutes by train or 15 by taxi.

Is there a train from Málaga Airport?

Yes. The Cercanías C1 line connects the airport with the city centre (Centro-Alameda) and María Zambrano main station in about 12 minutes for €2.30, every 20 minutes.

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Airport Guide

Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is just 15 minutes from the centre. Here is how to make the transfer effortless.

Airport to city centre

Cercanías C1 train

€2.30 · 12 min

The fastest, cheapest route. Trains run every ~20 min from the airport to Centro-Alameda and María Zambrano stations. Follow signs for “Tren / Cercanías”.

A Express bus

€4 · 25 min

The Línea A bus runs to the city centre and bus station roughly every 25 minutes, 7am–midnight. Useful if your hotel is near the Alameda.

Taxi

~€22 · 15 min

Official white taxis wait outside arrivals with fixed-ish fares to the centre. Quickest door-to-door option, ideal with luggage or late arrivals.

On arrival

€ Withdraw cash at the ATMs past customs if needed — though cards work almost everywhere.
📶 Free airport Wi-Fi covers the terminal; eSIMs work the moment you land.
🚆 The train station is a 5-minute covered walk from the T3 arrivals hall.
🧳 Left-luggage lockers and car-hire desks are on the ground floor of T3.

Good to know

How far is Málaga Airport from the city centre?Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is about 8 km southwest of the centre — roughly 12 minutes by train or 15 by taxi.
Is there a train from Málaga Airport?Yes. The Cercanías C1 line connects the airport with the city centre (Centro-Alameda) and María Zambrano main station in about 12 minutes for €2.30, every 20 minutes.