Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)

Arrivals for all flights process through Terminal 3 regardless of the landing gate.

• Follow the overhead 'Llegadas / Arrivals' signage upon exiting the aircraft.
• Passengers arriving from non-Schengen origins must clear passport control before entering the baggage hall.
• Collect checked luggage from the designated carousel in the main Terminal 3 baggage reclaim area.
• Clear customs via the green channel if you have nothing to declare, or the red channel if carrying goods exceeding limits.
• Exit into the main public arrivals hall on the ground floor of Terminal 3 to access ground transport.

• Train

  Suburban Train (Cercanías C-1)

  Direct Renfe Cercanías C-1 train from the station outside T3 arrivals to Málaga Centro-Alameda.

  Time:

  roughly 12 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €2 - €3

• Train

  Express Bus (Line A)

  EMT Express Line A connects T3 arrivals directly to the central bus station and city centre.

  Time:

  roughly 15-25 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €4

• Taxi

  Official Taxi

  Taxis are available from the designated rank outside T3 arrivals; standard airport surcharges apply.

  Time:

  roughly 15-20 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €20 - €30

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare vehicles pick up from designated areas clearly signed outside the terminal.

  Time:

  roughly 15-20 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €18 - €28

Connecting flights operate within the unified terminal complex without requiring long transfers.

• Follow signs for 'Conexiones / Flight Transfers' if your baggage is checked through to your final destination.
• Non-Schengen to Schengen transfers require passport control and security rescreening.
• If luggage is not checked through, you must exit to reclaim baggage and re-check at Terminal 3 counters.

Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the airport complex by the operator Aena.

• Select the network named 'Airport_Free_Wifi'.
• Open a web browser to accept the terms of service or log in using an email address or portal registration.
• Session auto-renews without charge for continuous connectivity.

ATMs and foreign exchange counters are located in both airside and landside arrival areas.

• ATMs accepting international Visa and Mastercard cards are positioned in baggage reclaim and the main arrivals hall.
• Currency exchange desks operate in baggage reclaim and the public arrivals area.
• Card payment is universally accepted across public transport, taxis, and terminal shops.

A selection of cafes, grab-and-go outlets, and restaurants are available before and after security.

• Airside areas feature Spanish tapas bars, international coffee chains, and quick-service outlets.
• Landside options in the public arrivals hall are available for waiting passengers.
• Vending machines serving water and snacks are located near baggage reclaim and gates.

A lounge is accessible to passengers departing or in transit through Terminal 3.

• The VIP Lounge (Sala VIP) is located airside in Terminal 3 after security screening.
• Access is open to business class ticket holders, lounge pass members, or via walk-in payment.
• Facilities include refreshments, quiet seating, work zones, and internet access.

There are no hotels inside the terminal building, but several options are nearby.

• Hotel Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport is located roughly 1 kilometre from the airport complex.
• Nearby hotels are reachable via short taxi rides or municipal bus connections.
• Central Málaga offers extensive accommodation options reachable within 15 minutes by train.

Baggage reclaim operates on the ground level of Terminal 3 with dedicated assistance desks.

• Monitor overhead screens in the reclaim hall for your flight number and carousel allocation.
• Lost or damaged luggage offices for handling agents are located inside the baggage reclaim hall.
• Left-luggage and storage facilities are available landside for a daily fee.

The airport offers dedicated amenities for families travelling with infants and young children.

• Baby care and nursing rooms equipped with changing tables are available near major toilet blocks.
• Children's play areas are situated airside in the Terminal 3 departures zone.
• Priority security lanes are often available for passengers travelling with buggies or young children.

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Left luggage
• Pharmacy
• VIP lounge
• Children's play area
• Defibrillators
• Tourist information desk

Local emergency number: National emergency: 112.

• Call 112 for all urgent emergency services (police, ambulance, fire) across Spain.
• First aid stations and airport medical personnel are available by contacting any airport staff member.
• If you lose your passport, report to the National Police (Policía Nacional) office located inside the airport.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Aena Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport Official SiteOfficial airport source
• Cuerpo Nacional de Policía - Border ControlGovernment source
• Agencia Tributaria - CustomsGovernment source
• Renfe Cercanías MálagaOfficial transit source
• EMT Málaga - Bus ServiceOfficial transit source
• 112 Andalucía Emergency ServicesGovernment source