Cheap Flights to Malaga Airport

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Cheap Flights to Malaga

Malaga Airport (AGP)

Malaga Airport is one of the premier airports in Spain, and sees millions of passengers each year. Its facilities are comprehensive and include free and unlimited WiFi, tourist information desks, ATMs, duty free shops, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, and wine bars.

Less than 15km from the city centre, passengers flying into Malaga Airport can take buses, the train or a taxi. If you take the latter, expect an approximate fare of about 15-25EUR ($22-36).

Routes to Malaga are usually operated by Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Swiss Air, FlyNiki, Etihad Airways, Alitalia, British Airways and KLM.

Why visit Malaga?

The warm Mediterranean city of Malaga has long been a destination for northern Europeans seeking the sun, but it is so much more than a beach holiday destination. With the might of hundreds of years of Andalucian history behind it, a new reputation as the city of culture, and a culinary scene that could give Barcelona or Madrid a run for their money, Malaga is the place to be.

Things to do in Malaga

Though Seville and Granada are often the cities of choice when visitors choose to go to Andalucía, Malaga is packed full of attractions, and has more museums than either of those cities. Its most famous of which is the Picasso Museum, which hold many of his famous paintings, as well as his sketches and ceramic works.

However, if art isn’t your first love, there is a military museum, a maritime museum, one on the local football club, a glass museum, an automobile museum, a music museum and even a wine museum!

But don’t spend all your time browsing exhibits, as within the city you can see the wonderful Baroque Cathedral, the impressive Gibralfaro Castle, or the Roman Theatre. And once you’re done with the cultural sites, you will have earned some much needed relaxation time on El Palo or La Malagueta, the city’s beautiful golden beaches.

Best time to visit Malaga

· June, July and August are the most popular times to visit Malaga, when the average highs are about 28°C and the city really comes to life with events and festivals.

· The shoulder seasons are milder, with weather hovering around the late teens and early twenties, but if you prefer fewer people and lower prices, this is the time of year to come.

· Winters are pretty quiet, but if you fancy exploring the Sierra Nevada, or want to test out Spain’s snow sports, then this is your season. Expect temperatures on the ground to be around 15°C.

Arriving to Malaga by plane

· Almost all flights to Malaga from Australia will require two stops, often in Asia and Europe. Typical layovers are in Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA) and Istanbul (IST).

Currency

· Euro (EUR).

Visa requirements

· Australians generally do not need a visa to enter Spain, and can be given up to 90 days of leave to stay. However, checking up on the latest updates regarding travel to Spain is important in case there are changes to the rules. Please contact the Spanish Embassy, or check the smart traveller website for more information.

Please note that information is correct as of June 2016