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London Gatwick Airport is a great option for departure to Malaga due to its proximity to the city centre and the availability of frequent flights through various airlines. Additionally, Gatwick offers a variety of transport options to and from the airport, so it's easy to get there and easy to get back when you return.
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) provides convenient ground transportation options to several nearby cities. These include Marbella, which is about 30 miles away and can be reached via direct bus or private transfer. Granada is also accessible, about 80 miles away, with bus and train connections available.
As Malaga is part of the Schengen area, UK citizens do not need a visa to enter, as long as their stay doesn't exceed 90 days in six months. However, it's important that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay and to check the latest entry requirements before you travel.
Low-cost airlines typically provide cheaper flights between destinations but offer fewer amenities and services. However, flights by major airlines like Vueling between Gatwick and Malaga are generally cheap and offer much better onboard services than low-cost airlines.
Gatwick is located 25 miles from London city centre, halfway to Brighton, but it has a good range of transport options. The Gatwick Express train can get you from Victoria Station to Gatwick in 30min for around £31. Coaches are significantly cheaper: Easybus tickets can be as low as £4, and National Express costs from about £11. Taxis are naturally the most expensive option at around £100 from Victoria. Finally, for a free option, and if you’re travelling light enough to cycle, National Cycle Route 21 starts from Greenwich and leads to the airport.
Yes, easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air commonly operate direct flights from Gatwick to Málaga-Costa del Sol and vice versa.
No, there are no hotels directly connected to the airport. However, Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport, Campanile Málaga Airport, and Hotel Zen Airport are all within 10min of the airport. Hotel Zen Airport provides a free shuttle.
If renting a car, the Avis/Budget, Europcar/Interrent, Goldcar, Hertz/Firefly, Record Go, and Sixt agencies are found in the baggage claim area. Taxis are available outside Terminal 3 in Arrivals. Three types of buses are available: the Airport Express Route Line 75 will get you to the centre of Málaga in 15min; intercity buses can connect you to Nerja, Marbella or Estepona; and long-distance coaches will connect you to Algeciras or Alsa. Lastly, the suburban train line connects the airport with the city centre as well as key locations on the Costa del Sol such as Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Torremolinos, with estimated travel times of 10min to Torremolinos and 12min to the centre of Málaga.
Gatwick features play areas and Kids’ Zones with toys and TVs that play cartoons and other kids’ shows. Málaga-Costa del Sol also has play areas, and both airports have nursing rooms. Gatwick additionally has strollers for use, family lanes at security, and early check-in options.
Direct flights cover the 1,022 miles separating London Gatwick Airport and Málaga in about 2h 45m.
There are usually 12 direct flights each day leaving London Gatwick Airport in the direction of Málaga, for a total of 87 flights weekly.
In the last 3 days, Wizz Air UK offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £12. KAYAK users also found London Gatwick Airport to Málaga return flights on Wizz Air UK from £21 and on Vueling from £40.
British Airways (4 flights per day), easyJet (3 flights per day), and Vueling (2 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.
London Gatwick Airport airport is called London Gatwick and the only airport in Málaga is Malaga.
The earliest flight leaves London Gatwick Airport at 05:55 and lands in Málaga at 09:50.
The last flight leaves London Gatwick Airport at 19:40 and lands in Málaga at 23:25.
British Airways, Iberia, easyJet, Vueling, and Wizz Air UK operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Málaga.
The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Málaga flight route.
oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Málaga.
There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Málaga on a daily basis.
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Málaga are British Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. With an average price for the route of £162 and an overall rating of 7.3, British Airways is the most popular choice. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £175 and an overall rating of 7.2.
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Málaga.
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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Málaga with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Málaga from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
Find which airlines fly direct from Gatwick to Malaga, which days they fly and book direct flights.
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Very little space between chairs, making any long travel very uncomfortable. Food is also very basic.
TAP needs to allocate gates at airport. Boarding and disembarking using buses is tortures in hot weather.
Impossible to check in via the App. Kept on getting emails offering upgrade. When followed through not available. Wasn't any food anyway.
Cheapest flights to Málaga from London found in 2023 and 2024
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