Internationally in demand and a strong performer in emerging markets – surprisingly, vacant route opportunities include destinations in Italy and Russia.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Region with strong economy. Malaga is the fourth-ranking city in economic activity in Spain.
- The city hosts the International Association of Science and Technology Parks and an information sector initiative, Malaga Valley e-27, which seeks to make Malaga the Silicon Valley of Europe.
- High yield catchment area.
- The city has very mild winters and warm to hot summers (300 days of sunshine a year).
- Malaga has 161 kilometers of coast and 138 of those kilometers are beaches. 27 beaches in Malaga have the blue flag distinction. This is why the city is known as “the capital of Costa del Sol”.
- Important tourism and cultural attractions (Holy Week of Malaga and the August Malaga fair).
- Good performance of existing facilities (hotels, golf courses …).
- Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is essentially tourist-focused and is the fourth busiest regarding total traffic in the network of Spanish airports.
- The Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport has implemented an Integrated Quality and Environmental Management System, certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Many private companies have rewarded the airport’s work:
- Airport Food & Beverage Awards (FAB Awards) in 2014.
- Most recommended European VIP lounge in 2013.
- Swiss International Airlines awarded the service provided to passengers at Malaga-Costa del Sol as the one with higher quality among the European airports where it operates (“Station of the year 2011”).
- The Malaga-Costa del Sol expansion received an award from the Andalusia Economic Journal.
- Malaga-Costa del Sol website received an award from the South of Malaga Daily for the best corporate website.
- Malaga Airport was certified by the Spanish Aviation Agency (AESA), according to EU 139/2014 regulation.
- The Port of Malaga is one of the busiest ports on the Mediterranean Sea and a principal cruise port of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Information about COVID-19 measures in place can be found at Info COVID-19.
Costa del Sol – Costa de Golf (Marbella's Aloha Golf Club). Visitors to the region around Málaga love their luxuries – but they also appreciate affordable air travel and warmly welcomed Ryanair's decision to establish a base in 2010.
Marketing and other support
Aena offers airlines an extensive range of incentives. See the new incentive that Aena offers in 2020 and discover which one suit your type of operation best:
- Operation recovery.
- Seasonality.
- Off-peak days.
- Connecting flights.
- Freight: Exempted of cargo charge from the 5th of July 2014
- Airport charges decrease on average by 2,2% annually until 2021
The conditions of the Aena Incentive scheme are according to the wording included in the legislation in force. For more information, please visit: http://www.aena.es/en/airlines/incentives.html
Aena offers airlines an extensive range of incentives. CLICK TO EXPAND
Aena offers airlines an extensive range of incentives. CLICK TO EXPAND
MARKETING SUPPORT
Aena collaborates on an ongoing basis with airlines on aspects such as organising events relating to first flights, advertising in media belonging to Aena, press releases, publicity on social networks, information to travel agencies associations, etc. All of this is geared towards achieving greater visibility and publicity for the launch of new routes or new bases.
For more information, please visit: http://www.aena.es/en/airlines/airport-marketing.html
Potential cooperation from the Spanish Tourism Board (Tourspain): infosmile@tourspain.es
Market information: statistics & market analysis on request at airlinebox@aena.es
The map shows the population within a two-hour drive from Malaga Airport (the red square) and other airports operated by Aena in the area (Granada, Cordoba, Seville and Jerez airports). Puerto Banus – beloved of the rich and famous and the top brand names – is the region's leading port. Plans for a rival luxury complex at nearby La Bajadillo, are currently on hold.
Catchment Area
- 30-minute catchment area: 1,100,000 population
- 60-minute catchment area: 1,600,000 population
- 120-minute catchment area: 3,200,000 population
I love MB and MB loves MB! Former US First Lady Michelle Obama's holiday at Marbella's Ritz Carlton Hotel Villa Padierna was a fantastic international advertisement for the Costa del Sol. The airport handled nearly 2,866 tonnes of cargo in 2017.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
- For freight opportunities, click here
- For further information, please contact cargaaerea@aena.es
Malaga Airport's new expanding infrastructure. The latest developments have seen the airport link to the suburban rail network.
Geography
- The airport is located nine kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Road Access
- Access to the airport from Malaga is made by the A7 road towards Algeciras. Take exit 235 towards Torremolinos to connect with the MA-21 and access the airport.
- From the towns on the Costa del Sol, you have to go along the A7 towards Malaga and take exit 229 towards San Julián. From this exit you can connect with the MA-21, the road leading to the airport.
Bus Access
- The A Express Line connects the city centre with the airport in just 12 minutes
- Line M-135 Málaga-Santa Amalia
- Línea Marbella-Aeropuerto
- Línea Estepona-Aeropuerto
- Long distance bus line::
- Airport-Algeciras
- Airport-Seville
- Airport-Granada
- Airport-Motril
Railway access
- A suburban train line connects Terminal T3 with several key locations on the Costa del Sol: Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Málaga María Zambrano and Málaga centre.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Runways: two runways (3,200 m and 2,750 m).
- Slot Coordinated: Coordinated.
- Operating hours: 24 hours.
- Terminals: Three.
- AIP: Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
For more information on the region go to:
- Andalusian Tourism
- Tourism Board of the Provincial Council of Málaga
- Málaga City Hall
- Tourism in Spain
Vital statistics
2019 figures
- Passengers (commercial): 3.0 millions domestic pax; 16.9 millions international pax
- Flights: 98% regular; 2% charter
- Freight: 3.1 tons
- Largest carriers (Top 5): Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Jet2.com
