Malaga Airport Arrivals – Incoming Flights

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Pickup & Transport Options After Arrival at Malaga Airport

Once you exit the arrivals hall in Terminal 3, you’ll find all transport options nearby. Choose based on your group size, luggage and destination on the Costa del Sol.

  • Taxi: Quick and direct. Official rank is right outside arrivals (ramp to the right). Pre-book online for fixed prices and no queues in high season.  Night/weekend supplements apply. (Recommended taxis)
  • Bus: Affordable public lines. Stops are outside the arrivals forecourt. Express to Málaga centre (~15–25 min). Connections to Marbella, Estepona and other spots. Buy tickets on board or online (better in peak times). (Bus from Malaga airport)
  • Suburban Train (Cercanías C-1): Best for western Costa del Sol. Station is inside Terminal 3 (escalators down). Runs every 20 min to Málaga centre (~12 min), Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola (~30–35 min). No direct to Marbella/Estepona. (Malaga airport trains)
  • Private Transfer / Shuttle: Book in advance for meet & greet. Driver waits with name sign in arrivals hall. Ideal for groups, families or luggage-heavy trips. Door-to-door to hotels in Malaga, Torremolinos, Marbella, Nerja, etc. Fixed prices, no surprises.
  • Car Hire Pickup: Companies have desks in arrivals or courtesy buses to off-site lots. Convenient if exploring Costa del Sol freely. (Recommended rental cars)
  • Being Picked Up (Private Car / Family): No free waiting zone. Use short-stay parking (upper level) or kiss & ride. Meet outside arrivals hall.

This covers routes from Málaga centre, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Marbella, Estepona, Nerja and more.

Live Malaga Airport Arrivals

Updates are every minute. So you are always informed in case any flight you are waiting for is delayed.

 

Malaga Airport Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall Guide

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After landing at Malaga Airport (AGP), follow signs to the arrivals area in Terminal 3 (T3). Most flights arrive here. The walk from gate to exit takes 10–20 minutes, depending on passport control and baggage.

Passport Control & Customs

If arriving from non-Schengen countries, go through passport control first. EU/Schengen passengers skip this. Customs follows – declare goods if required. Signs guide you clearly.

Baggage Reclaim

Head to the baggage reclaim hall on Floor 0. Check overhead screens for your flight’s carousel number (T3 has 11–12 carousels). Collect your bags and proceed to the arrivals hall.

Lost or damaged luggage? Report immediately at your airline’s counter in baggage reclaim. For items lost airside/landside, contact the Lost & Found centre (email: objetosperdidosagp@aena.es or call +34 952 048 837 / +34 952 048 851). Fill the online form with details (flight, description) for faster help.

Shops, Food and Facilities in Arrivals

Before baggage reclaim, pass through the passenger area with shops, Duty Free (perfumes, alcohol, tobacco), cafés, bars and restaurants. Grab a quick coffee or snack if waiting. After baggage, the arrivals hall has more options: Relay shop, Gambrinus bar, Café & Té and car hire desks.

Free Wi-Fi (“AENA_Free_Wifi”) covers the entire hall – connect without registration.

Exiting the Arrivals Hall

Your pre-booked transfer driver waits in the designated meet & greet area (with name sign). Car hire reps are nearby or at desks. Exit to the forecourt for taxis, buses and the suburban train station (opposite the main plaza, connects to Málaga centre, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola).

For official live arrivals or more details: Visit AENA Malaga Airport or call +34 952 048 838 (busy in peak season).

You can find out about flight details: Either by entering the flight number in the left-hand panel, or by selecting the correct airport & airline information in the drop-down menus on the right-hand panel.

In addition, you can call AENA for arrivals information. Although during high season you’re likely to find it continuously engaged. The telephone number is: 0034 952 048 838.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaga Airport Arrivals

All international and most domestic flights arrive at Terminal 3 (T3). Follow signs from the gate to baggage reclaim and the arrivals hall on Floor 0. It’s a short walk after disembarking.

Use the real-time widget above—it refreshes every minute with flight status, delays, and gate info. Alternatively, check the official AENA site or call +34 952 048 838 (can be busy in peak times).

Follow signs to passport control (if non-Schengen), then baggage reclaim. Check screens for your carousel number. The arrivals hall has shops, Duty Free, cafés, bars and restaurants.

Report it immediately at your airline’s counter in baggage reclaim. For lost items airside/landside, contact the Lost & Found centre or your airline/handling agent.

Pre-booked transfers or car hire reps wait in the designated area outside arrivals. Taxis are available curbside, buses depart from the forecourt, and the suburban train station is opposite the main plaza (to Malaga centre, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, etc.). No dedicated free pick-up zone—use short-stay parking if driving.

Yes, in the passenger area of Terminal 3 before baggage reclaim you’ll find Duty Free shops, regular shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. More details on the official AENA page.

Yes, connect to the free AENA Wi-Fi network (“AENA_Free_Wifi”) in the arrivals hall and throughout the terminal—no registration needed for basic use.