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By Air

Malaga Airport is located about 6km West of the Málaga city.
Many international airlines regular scheduled services to Malaga, as well as numerous charter companies. The Spanish state owned national airline, Iberia is Spain's major international carrier. The Iberia Group of companies (Iberia, Aviaco, Binter Mediterráneo and Viva Air) offer six daily flights from Madrid, three from Barcelona, two from Valencia, up to nine each day from Melilla, and several each week from Bilbao, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Palma de Mallorca. It is also possible to reach Málaga direct from Amsterdam, Brussels, París, Frankfurt, London and Helsinki.

If you're unable to get a direct flight to Spain, it's usually advisable to fly via London from where there are daily flights to airports throughout Spain. Fares on scheduled flights to and from Spain have fallen in recent years due to increased competition, although they are still high compared with charter fares. Increased competition from airlines such as Air Europa has forced Iberia to reduce its fares.

Cheap charter flights to Spain, including Málaga, are common from many European countries, particularly Britain, Germany and the USA.

Malaga Airport Train Service
The train station is outside the international terminal. Take the lift in the arrivals hall up to the Departures hall. Walk outside onto the upper level parking area, and turn right. Follow the signs over the footbridge to the train station.

To Málaga City
First train 07.15 then at 45 and 15 minutes pas the hour. Last train 23.45. Journey time 12 mins.

By rail

The Spanish railway network is run by the state owned company RENFE.
International trains from France terminate at either Madrid or Barcelona. From there you can catch a train to many of the cities in Andalucia. There are four diferent services:
  1. Alta Velocidad (High Speed)
  2. There is also the Talgo 200 train which runs from Madrid to Malaga (4.5 hrs)
  3. Grandes Lineas (Long Distance)
Services from Madrid and Barcelona direct to most of the major cities in Andalucia, also Málaga.

By Bus

One of the best ways to travel in Andalucia by public transport is by modern bus or coach. There is a frequent service between the main towns in Andalucia and also day and overnight services to and from Madrid. Busses will be the only form of public transport into the surrounding villages.

Tickets between towns should be purchased from the bus companies ticket sales window. The ticket will also be a reservation for the bus. The ticket may also be the allocation of a seat. The bus driver usually checks the tickets as the passengers board. On shorter journeys or when boarding between towns the custom is to pay the driver.

Málaga - The coach station is located just to the west of the centre of town, next to the Train Station.

By Taxi

Compared to many countries, taxis are reasonably cheap throughout Spain, however they are not always metered. If not, drivers will carry a booklet of the official rates authorized by the local town hall. Since there are supplements, such as extra baggage, night service, etc it may be prudent to clarify the price in advance. Official rates should be displayed at airports and inside any licensed taxi. There are generally taxi ranks in city centres and it is possible to hail a taxi in the street, just look for the green 'libre' notice on the windscreen or the green light on the roof at night. Bars and restaurants will call a taxi for you, if necessary, and tourist guides will generally include a few local numbers. Taxis are excellent value in the city centres where parking and congestion can be a nightmare. They are also a very safe way of traveling.

By Car

Car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Europecar, Hertz have offices in most Andalusian cities and at the major airports of Malaga and Seville. However the smaller local rental companies tend to be less expensive. You may be approached at airports by representatives of local companies, most of whom are reputable (but check their credentials). If you are a visitor, it's advisable to reserve a rental car before arriving, particularly during peak periods. More visitors rent cars in Spain than any other European country and a hefty percentage of these are in Andalucía. When booking in advance remember to specify if require an automatic. Car rental in Spain is the cheapest in Europe, mainly due to the cut throat competition. The rates of major international companies vary little, although you may get a better deal by booking in advance.

To rent a car in Spain you must produce a valid licence (a copy is not acceptable). If more than one person will be driving, all the drivers' names must be included on the rental agreement. Check in advance about insurance cover for young drivers under 26 or 22. Credit Cards are commonly used as a deposit. If a credit card is not used, there is usually a high cash deposit and possibly the whole rental period must be paid in advance.

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