Malaga is undoubtedly one of the most important tourist centers in Spain. Airport in Malaga, also referred to as the airport. Pablo Picasso ranks fourth in terms of the number of passengers served, behind the airports of Madrid, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. In recent years, the number of passengers handled per year is approaching 13 million. The airport itself is located about 10 km from Malaga.
The airport in Malaga cooperates with many airlines from all over the world, including Russian Aeroflot and Transaero.
The airport has 3 terminals, one of which is not currently in operation, as well as two runways, 3200 and 2750 meters long. The second runway, built in 2012, increased the maximum capacity to 30 million.
It is also worth noting that the airport in Malaga serves 85% of flights in the autonomous community of Andalusia, which includes the city of Malaga.
Services
The airport in Malaga offers its passengers a variety of services. Standard services include mail, luggage storage, bank branches, ATMs, etc.
The area of shops and cafes is divided into two parts - Centro Plaza and Centro Comercial.
In the Centro Plaza, in addition to cafes and restaurants, you can visit a pharmacy and various shops. The Centro Comercial has a duty-free shopping area. Also, if necessary, the passenger can seek medical help at the first-aid post.
In addition, the airport has a special area for VIP passengers and business class passengers - a business lounge, a VIP lounge, a meeting room.
Car rental companies operate on the territory of the airport.
Transport
There are several ways to travel to the city and nearby areas from the airport in Malaga.
There are regular buses to the center of Malaga, stopping at Terminal 3. The journey takes about 15 minutes, and the ticket price is 2 euros.
You can also get to other regions of the Costa del Sol by bus:
- For 4.5 euros you can get to Belmadena and Torremolinos by bus # 128
- For 2, 05 euros you can get to Santa Amalia by bus number 135
- The Marbella-airport line and Estepona airport line buses will take passengers to Marbella and Estepena stations, respectively. The fare will be around 9 euros.
Also from Terminal 3, trains leave for Malaga, Torrimolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola.
The fare depends on the destination and can range from 1, 60 to 2, 5 euros.
Updated: 2020.02.
