Guide To Malaga Airport – AGP

Also known as the Costa del Sol Airport it has expanded considerably over the past few years and now ranks highly among the busiest airports in Spain, with hundreds of thousands of tourists travelling through the airport during the summer months alone.

As a gateway to one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, the airport has become an important centre for several European low cost airlines. In 2010, the new Terminal 3 was opened, significantly increasing its flight capacity. It is possible to walk between the main terminal buildings but there is also a large cargo terminal and a General Aviation Terminal for private aeroplanes within the complex.

The Airport is a popular choice for visitors to the Spanish Autonomous Community of Andalucia due to the sheer number of international flights that fly through the terminals. In addition, it is ideally positioned close to the A7 motorway and can be easily accessed by bus, taxi, train or private car. There are also a number of car rental companies offering car hire based at the main terminal where you can get some great deals on available cars.

In common with a large number of commercial airports in Spain, Malaga is operated by Aena Aeropuertos S.A. and is a popular destination for those travelling from the UK, Ireland, France, Holland and Belgium. New routes are being introduced all the time.

Around 13 million passengers choose to fly through here each year making it one of Spain’s busiest airports. Low cost airlines Ryanair, Easyjet and Vueling have the greatest number of flights arriving and departing, but there are more than 45 additional airlines servicing flights to and from here including Iberia and Air Berlin.

At The Airport

There are a wide range of facilities available for both leisure and business travellers alike. Below is a list of some of the services and facilities you can find at the airport:

Bars & Restaurants

There is a diverse selection of cafeterias, restaurants, coffee shops, fast food outlets, American style bars, Italian restaurants, sweet snack stands, sandwich and ice cream kiosks and traditional Spanish gourmet eateries within the Departures and Arrivals areas.

Shopping

Duty free shops sell wines and spirits, tobacco and jewellery in the air side Departures zone. There are also pharmacies, bookshops, newsagents and shops selling luggage, sports equipment, travel accessories, sweets, gifts, Spanish delicacies and electronic gadgets at Malaga Airport. Spanish fashion retailer Adolfo Dominguez also has stores in the Departures area.

Business Services

For business travellers there are VIP Lounges with internet connection, fax services, telephones, television, complementary newspapers and self-service drinks and snacks. The General Aviation Terminal has a bespoke lounge for private aeroplane passengers.

Travel Services

Within the arrivals areas, there are international car rental desks, foreign exchange counters, cash machines, emergency medical defibrillators, medical centre, tour operator desks, multi-denominational chapel and police station. In addition there are several internet access points and wifi is available throughout the Terminal buildings. The airport is also home to the Museum of Air Transport.

Lost Property

There is a lost property office located in the main terminal building and they can be contacted on:

+34 952 048 837 or +34 952 048 851

Please note that AENA are the operators of Malaga airport and we at globalairporttravel.com are unable to help with any missing property queries.

Disabled Facilities

A number of modifications have been undertaken to ensure that the available facilities are more accessible to disabled passengers. There are lifts and ramps throughout the terminal buildings, drop-off zones with lowered pavements, reserved seating, priority security zone, adapted air bridges and designated information points.

For The Kids

There is a colourful children’s play area and designated baby changing facilities through the terminal buildings.

Flight Operators

The following is a list of airlines currently operating out of the airport:

Other Airports in Spain

• Barcelona Airport -BCN
• Madrid Airport – MAD
• Gibraltar Airport – GIB *
• Almeria Airport – LEI
• Jerez Airport – XRY
• Seville Airport – SVQ

* Gibraltar is not in Spain but its airport is used by many people who are travelling to the South of Spain.