Málaga Airport Overview
Airport Code
AGP
Full Airport Name
Málaga Airport
Address
Avenida García Morato, s/n 29004 Málaga, Spain
Country Code
34
Telephone
9024 04704
E-mail
Website
www.aena.es
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is situated 8km (5 miles) southwest of Málaga city center.
Airport News
A third terminal is under construction and there are plans to construct a second runway for 2010.
Transfer Between Terminals
Terminals 1 and 2 are in adjoining buildings and are connected internally.
Driving Directions
From the airport, the N-340 leads to Fuengirola (south-west of the airport) and Málaga (north-east of the airport). Once in Málaga, the N-331 leads north to Córdoba. The airport is also accessible from the E-15 motorway, which leads to the towns of the Costa del Sol.
Car Parking
Car parks are available outside both terminals; both offer short-term parking. Both covered and outdoor parking is available in the car park outside Terminal 2, whilst long-term parking (more than four days) is available in the Terminal 1 car park (tel: 9520 48849). There is a free car park adjacent to the suburban railway station.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Atesa-Álamo, with desks in both terminals. Other local operators are also represented.
Public Transport
Rail
There are local trains (tel: 952 128 267; website: www.renfe.es) to Málaga and Fuengirola. The station is located opposite Terminal 2.
Road
Bus: Bus 19 (tel: 902 527 200; website: www.emtmalaga.es) connects the airport with central Málaga, while Portillo (tel: 902 143 144; website: www.ctsa-portillo.com) provides services to and from Marbella and other popular destinations.
Taxi: Taxi ranks are located outside Terminal 1 Arrivals and Terminal 2 Departures. Call Radio Taxi (tel: 952 040 804) or Unitaxi (tel: 952 333 333) if you wish to pre-book.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information points (tel: 902 404 704) can be found in Arrivals at both terminals and in Departures in Terminal 2. The multilingual staff wear mint green jackets for easy identification. Airlines also have information desks in both Arrivals and Departures.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is a bank in Arrivals in Terminal 2, as well as several ATMs and a post office in Terminal 1. Bureaux de change are available at the bank, in the baggage reclaim halls in both terminals, and in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge. Internet access is available in the terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are bars, restaurants and fast-food outlets, which can be found in the Centro Plaza in Terminal 1. Bars and cafes are also available in the Centro Comercial in Departures on the second floor of Terminal 2.
Shopping: A variety of shops, including a pharmacy, can be found in the Central Plaza in Terminal 1. Many more shops, including duty-free, are available in the Centro Comercial in Departures on the second floor of Terminal 2.
Luggage: There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. There are lost property offices (tel: 952 048 837 or 851) in both terminals, and a baggage wrapping service in Terminal 2.
Other facilities: There is a medical service, pharmacy, oratory and exhibition area, as well as travel agencies and an aviation museum.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Costa del Sol VIP Lounge is situated in Terminal 2 (tel: 952 048 823) and can be hired for meetings and conferences. The Europa VIP Lounge (tel: 952 048 854) is situated in Terminal 2 and is equipped with telephone and fax facilities, as well as TV, newspapers and complimentary drinks and snacks.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
The airport is well-equipped for disabled travelers. There are lifts and ramps, adapted toilets, reserved seats in waiting areas, and reserved parking spaces for disabled badge holders in the car parks. The Green Jackets provide assistance and wheelchair facilities in both terminals. For further assistance, passengers should contact their airline direct prior to travel.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport, but a full range of accommodation is available in Málaga.
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