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Malaga Airport offers a range of bus services to destinations including Malaga City, Marbella, Estepona, Algeciras, and Granada. The main bus station is located on the Terminal T3 forecourt, providing access to all major routes. Buses depart from Malaga Airport to these destinations at various times throughout the day and night, with some seasonal variations in the schedule. Passengers can purchase tickets online, at the Malaga airport ticket office, or from the bus driver, depending on the route and bus company.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Terminal T3 forecourt |
| Bus Lines | A 'Paseo del Parque - Aeropuerto (Expres)' |
| Bus Companies | EMT Malaga, Alsa, Avanza Portillo, Renfe |
| Destinations | Malaga City, Santa Amalia, Alhaurin de la Torre, Nerja, Antequera, Almuñecar, Cordoba, Granada, Jaen, Motril, Seville, Torre del Mar, Marbella, Estepona, Algeciras, Almeria |
| Timings | First bus leaves the airport around 7:00 am on most days and the last bus leaves the airport around midnight |
| Frequency | Every 30 minutes |
| Journey Time | 15-30 minutes to Malaga City, 45 minutes to Marbella, 1 hour 15 minutes to Estepona, 2 hours to Algeciras, 2 hours 30 minutes to Granada, 3 hours 15 minutes to Seville, 3 hours 30 minutes to Almeria |
| Ticket Price | €3-€4 to Malaga City, €4.77 to Marbella, €6.15 to Marbella (Avanza Portillo Bus), €7-€9 to Nerja, €11.10 to Estepona |
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The bus stop location
The bus stop at Malaga Airport is located on the forecourt outside the new Terminal 3 arrivals hall. From here, you can access all major routes, including a bus that takes you directly to Marbella Bus Station with no stops, and the C19 bus that goes into Malaga City with several stops along the way.
To find the bus stop, exit the airport through the Terminal 3 arrivals hall and turn right. Go outside into the square, where you will see two kiosks where you can buy your bus tickets. The Portillo Avanza office is open from 8:00 to 20:00, and the Alsa / National Express office is open from 9:30 to 14:15 and 15:30 to 18:30. If the offices are closed, you can pay the driver. The three bus stops are at the far side of the square. With your back to the airport, the left bus stop is Alsa, the middle is Portillo, and the right is the A Airport Bus, where you can pay the driver €4 for your fare.
If you are travelling to or from Malaga City Bus Station, there is a direct service to Marbella Bus Station, which runs into Malaga centre with a few stops in between. This service runs every 25 to 30 minutes, with the first bus leaving the airport at around 7:00 and the last bus leaving at midnight.
There is also an express airport bus service from Malaga city centre via Malaga City Bus Station (Platform 30) and Malaga Maria Zabrano Train Station to Malaga Airport, operated by EMT Malaga's municipal transport company. This bus costs €4 and takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the city centre.
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Buying tickets
When you exit the airport through the Terminal 3 arrivals hall, turn right and go outside into the square. You will see two kiosks where you can buy your bus tickets. The Portillo Avanza office is open from 08:00 to 20:00, and the Alsa /National Express office is open from 09:30 to 14:15 and 15:30 to 18:30. If the offices are closed, you can pay the driver.
The bus ticket from Malaga Airport to Nerja costs around €7-9, and you can buy tickets from the ticket booth at the Malaga Airport bus stop, or online at www.alsa.com. You can also call the bus company Alsa on (+34) 902 422 242 for more information.
Local bus tickets from Malaga Airport can always be bought from the driver in cash (euros only) and sometimes by card.
If you want to take a train from the airport to the centre of Malaga, you can buy your ticket at the station. You can pay with a credit card or cash in the machine (the bus would only accept cash).
If you are travelling to a destination that is not served by the airport bus, you can travel to Malaga Bus Station in Malaga City via the “A” Express Bus, or by train to Maria Zambrano station, and then take a bus or coach from there.
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Timetables
The bus stop at Malaga Airport is located on the forecourt outside the new Malaga Airport Terminal 3. There are three bus stops, with services to various destinations.
Marbella
The Avanza bus company operates a direct bus service from Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus Station. The journey takes around 45 minutes with no stops along the way. During the summer, the first bus arrives at Malaga Airport from Marbella at about 6:40 a.m., and the last bus leaves the airport for Marbella at 10:05 p.m. In the winter, the timetable changes, with buses running from 8:45 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. The frequency of buses varies from every 20 to 60 minutes, and the timetable changes slightly in June and September.
Estepona and Algeciras
There are direct buses from Malaga Airport to Estepona and Algeciras. During the summer, the Estepona-Algeciras bus service runs up to seven times a day, with most buses starting or finishing at Algeciras. In the winter, there are four daily services. The journey time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The timetable for buses from Malaga Airport to Estepona is as follows:
7, 10 & 11:20 a.m.
1:15, 5:20 & 9 p.m.
Return buses from Estepona to Malaga Airport:
5:30, 7:15, 8:15 & 11:45 a.m.
2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Direct buses from Malaga Airport to Algeciras depart daily at 11:20 a.m. and 5:20 p.m.
Return buses from Algeciras to Malaga Airport depart daily at 6:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Seville
The bus to Seville departs from Malaga Airport daily at 4:45 p.m., arriving in Seville at 8 p.m. The return bus from Seville departs at 8 a.m. and arrives at Malaga Airport at 11 a.m. The total journey time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Granada
The Granada bus departs from Malaga Airport twice daily, at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., arriving in Granada at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. On the return journey, buses from Granada to Malaga Airport depart at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., arriving at 9:20 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
San Pedro de Alcantara
In the winter, there is one daily direct bus from Malaga Airport to San Pedro de Alcantara, departing between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. During the summer, travellers need to take a bus to Marbella and then change to a local bus to San Pedro. The journey takes around 55 minutes.
Almeria
Buses operated by the Alsa group run from Malaga Airport to Almeria, with a semi-direct or direct timetable. The journey time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Malaga City
The local bus (C19) runs from Malaga Airport to Malaga City, with several stops along the way. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes, and buses run every 20 or 25 minutes, 24 hours a day. The first bus from the airport departs at 7 a.m. on most days, with the last bus around midnight.
There is also an express bus service, the A Airport Bus, which runs from Malaga City Centre to Malaga Airport. This bus departs from Paseo del Parque and stops at Avenida de Velázquez, Avenida Andalucía, and Alameda Principal Sur before arriving at the airport. The first bus leaves Malaga City Centre at 7 a.m., and subsequent buses run every half hour until midnight.
Local Destinations
There is a local bus that stops at Malaga Airport and continues to Alhaurin de la Torre and the Santa Amalia suburb. It runs daily from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Buying Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online, at the ticket office/kiosk at the Malaga Airport bus stop, or on the bus.
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Destinations
The main bus station is on the Terminal T3 forecourt, which is where you will find access to all major routes. The bus stop is located on the forecourt outside the new Malaga Airport Terminal 3 where you’ll also see a new booth/ticket office where you can purchase your tickets for the journey.
There is a local bus that stops at Malaga Airport and continues to Alhaurin de la Torre and the Santa Amalia suburb. It runs daily from 6.45 pm to 10 pm. The bus ticket from Malaga Airport to Nerja costs around 7-9€.
From Malaga Airport, you can travel directly to long-distance destinations, including Antequera, Almuñecar, Cordoba, Granada, Jaen, Motril, Nerja, Seville, and Torre del Mar with the bus company Alsa.
There is a frequent direct coach service from Marbella Bus Station to Malaga Airport operated by the Avanza Portillo Bus Company. This comfortable coach costs 6.15 euros and takes approximately 45 minutes non-stop.
In the summer, there is a direct bus (with one stop at Marbella Bus Station) from Estepona Bus Station to Malaga Airport, also operated by Advanza Portillo Bus Company. The service runs four times a day most of the year and up to seven times a day in the summer months. Most buses start or finish this route at Algeciras.
There are also direct buses from Malaga Airport to Torremolinos and Benalmadena, which run from Monday to Friday every hour, and on weekends and Bank holidays every two hours.
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Alternatives to the bus
If you're looking for alternatives to the bus when travelling from Malaga Airport to the city centre, there are several options available, including:
- Taxi: A taxi from Malaga Airport to the city centre typically costs between €20 and €25, including a €5.50 airport supplement. Taxi ranks are conveniently located outside Terminal 3 in the arrivals area. Official Malaga taxis are usually white with a blue stripe on the side.
- Private transfer: This option offers convenience and privacy, without the need to share with other passengers. You can book a private transfer in advance online or arrange it at the airport, although the latter may be more expensive.
- Commuter train: The Renfe Cercanías Line C1 train connects Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport with the city centre and nearby towns. The train departs from the airport station in Terminal 3 and arrives at the city centre in approximately 11-15 minutes. A one-way ticket costs €1.80 and can be purchased from automatic terminals at the station.
- Long-distance bus: If you're looking to travel beyond Malaga city centre, there are long-distance bus services available from Malaga Airport to destinations such as Antequera, Almuñecar, Cordoba, Granada, Jaen, Motril, Nerja, Seville, and Torre del Mar. These services are provided by the bus company Alsa, and tickets can be purchased online or at the Malaga airport ticket office.
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Frequently asked questions
The bus stop is located on the forecourt outside the new Malaga Airport Terminal 3.
The bus from Malaga Airport to Malaga City Centre costs €3.
You can buy a ticket from the booth/ticket office located on the forecourt outside Terminal 3.
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