**NEWS Update April 2018** Terminal 2 is to get a new €6 million improvement modernising the departures area, the check-in foyer, arrivals and the intermediate floors to the north and south, the project will start soon and last approx 20 months. This will make Malaga Airport one of the largest hubs in Europe.
**New Routes from March 2018** Malaga Airport will increase it’s flights this spring and summer with more European destinations from Malmo, Riga, Sofia, Warsaw, Valleta and Bilbao via Volotea starting from the 23rd March 2018.
With increased capacity from over 12 UK airports flying direct to Malaga the Costa del Sol has become even more popular with holiday makers and home owners.
As a gateway to one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Malaga airport has become an important centre for several European low cost airlines.
In 2010, the new Malaga Terminal 3 was opened, significantly increasing its flight capacity. It is possible to walk between the main terminal buildings but there is also a large cargo terminal and a General Aviation Terminal for private aeroplanes within the complex.
Malaga Airport is a popular choice for visitors to the Spanish Autonomous Community of Andalucia due to the sheer number of international flights that fly through the terminals.
In addition, it is ideally positioned close to the A7 motorway and can be easily accessed by bus, taxi, train or private car.
There are also a number of car rental companies offering car hire based at the main Malaga Airport terminal where you can get some great deals on available cars.
In common with a large number of commercial airports in Spain, Malaga Airport is operated by Aena Aeropuertos S.A. and is a popular destination for those travelling from the UK, Ireland, France, Holland and Belgium.
New routes are being introduced all the time.
