London Heathrow to Malaga Flights
Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow is the UK’s busiest airport, handling 67 million passengers a year, almost half of whom travel long-haul. Market driven since commercial flights began here in 1946, the facility has grown to cater for every possible passenger need, offering excellent shops, bars, restaurants, banking and business facilities and even multi-faith prayer rooms. The airport has just seen the opening of its flagship fifth terminal exclusively for use by British Airways, which is due to be completed in 2011. If you are looking to escape to the sun, daily direct flights from Heathrow to Malaga are operated by British Airways with a number of alternative airlines offering frequent indirect flights. Direct Flights from London Heathrow to Malaga take around 2 hours and 55 minutes, making this a convenient hub for flights to the Costa del Sol all year round.
Malaga Airport
Official gateway to the Costa del Sol, Malaga Airport began commercial flights after the war and later expanded rapidly alongside the boom in package holidays to Spain. This led to runway extensions and the construction of a second terminal.
In 1991 a brand new terminal was designed and built with comfort and efficiency in mind, to take the passenger experience at Malaga to new heights in the new millennium.
Parking facilities in and around Malaga Airport
Several car parking facilities service flights to Malaga, with ample spaces for short-term and long-term stays. The short-term option is signposted from the entrance and can also be used as a pick-up point. For long-term stays, Easy Parking Malaga is an ideal option as it provides cool, indoor spaces and offers extra services such as valeting.
Airport distance from Malaga and other notable surrounding locations
Malaga Airport is located just 8km southwest of the city centre and lies within easy reach of all the popular resorts along the coast, including Torremolinos, 5km to the south, and Benalmadena, a further 15 km in the same direction. Moving north, it’s just an hour’s drive to the historic inland town of Antequera.
Transport links to Malaga
Flights to Malaga are well connected for onward transfer into the city and surrounding areas. A train service direct from Malaga links up with the airport and the local bus service, running from 6am till midnight, costs just 1 euro for the trip into Malaga city centre.
Conference and other business facilities at Malaga Airport
There are two executive lounges for business travellers taking advantage of flights to Malaga. The Costa del Sol VIP lounge in terminal 2 can be hired for pre-flight meetings, and the Europa VIP lounge, also located in terminal 2, is a relaxing place to unwind and has telephone and fax facilities for any urgent pre-flight business.
Profile of the local area
Tourists have been flocking to Malaga and the Costa del Sol for half a century and many ex-pats have made their home here. Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Marbella are just three of the popular sunshine resorts within a short drive of Malaga city, which in itself is a fabulous destination, steeped in history and culture with great gastronomy, friendly locals and a lively nightlife scene.