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Direct flights leave from cities all around the UK every day, and take around 3 hours to reach Malaga. Naturally, the further south in the UK your departure destination, the quicker you’ll get there.

There are enough options that you shouldn’t need to take an indirect route, and these are sometimes pricier anyway. Most stop at Madrid or Barcelona for a 1 to 2 hour layover.

If you don't have a pre-arranged transfer from Malaga Airport, go to the transport hub next to Terminal 3 to sort out your onward travel. The airport is located to the south of the city centre, in the Churriana District. Buses run regularly into the centre and take about 40 minutes.

Driving to town or taking a taxi will take about 25 minutes. For the quickest trip in, take the train from the airport and reach Malaga in about 20 minutes. Do note, there are two airports that service Malaga, although most UK flights land at Malaga Airport – check which one you’re flying to before booking any onward travel.

It might be famous for beach breaks, but Malaga is much more than an arrivals lounge for the Mediterranean Sea. The home city of Picasso has a pronounced artistic and cultural side – the Museo Picasso Malaga and Centre Pompidou Malaga are masterpiece-packed galleries, while the Moorish castle of Alcazaba offers a glimpse into local history.

If you hire a car, even more of the region’s highlights become available to you. Don’t miss the “pueblos blancos,” or white villages. These scenic spots of bleach-white houses nestled into the hills represent quintessential Andalucia; Ronda, Mijas and Estepona are among the most picturesque.

Of course, if you are longing for the beach, then the Costa del Sol has plenty. Torremolinos, near the airport, offers miles upon miles of sandy beaches, while Playa Malagueta is within walking distance of the city centre. Visit our Malaga holidays page to search for package deals.