Travelling from Mexico City to Malaga Airport (AGP): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Malaga Airport (AGP).
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Malaga Airport is located in Málaga.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to AGP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Mexico City to AGP that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEX and AGP include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Malaga Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to AGP flight is easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
67.58% of flights departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Malaga Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near AGP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Malaga Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Málaga and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Malaga Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, central Málaga is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Malaga Airport is $596. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $952. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to AGP, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Mexico City to Malaga Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Mexico City to AGP.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mexico City to Malaga Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Malaga Airport (AGP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Malaga Airport (AGP). July is the peak month for travel to Málaga. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Lock in a Mexico City to AGP flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Málaga to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Malaga Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Málaga
Start your Málaga trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Malaga Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Málaga trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Camino de Santiago, Museo Picasso Malaga and Alcazaba.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Málaga, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 113 kilometres south-west to Ceuta to tick off its must-visit sights. From Banos Arabes to Royal Walls and Plaza Señora de África, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Melilla is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Málaga. No journey is complete without seeing Barrio del Real, Alcazaba Garden and Plaza de Armas.