Popular in | January | High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | July | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
Average price | 4,612﷼ | Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
Peak season:
May to October is generally considered to be peak season for flights to Malaga; as the weather heats up, the tourists flock in, making cheap flight tickets harder to come by. The height of summer can reach close to 30°C, which can be uncomfortable for some people. You’ll find cheap flights to Malaga in the spring and autumn, whilst still benefiting from warm weather. Easter can be expensive for flights to Malaga, so book in advance if you’re wanting to visit then.
Off season:
You can find the cheapest flights to Malaya from October through to March, it’s also when most of the Spaniards go on holiday so you’ll notice quieter beaches too. The weather is still great for the most part and flight tickets are easy to find at great prices. Christmas can be slightly busier so it is advisable to book your flights to Malaga earlier to make the best savings on your flight tickets.
Flights from London to Malaga: 2 hours 32 minutes
Flights from Manchester to Malaga: 2 hours 54 minutes
Flights from Birmingham to Malaga: 2 hours 44 minutes
Flights from Glasgow to Malaga: 3 hours 18 minutes
British Airways, Monarch, easyJet and Ryanair are just a few of the many airlines that operate flights to Malaga. Ryanair and easyJet are among the cheapest, however you will be getting slightly less comfort for the cheaper flight tickets. Ryanair also charge a hefty fee for checked in luggage during the summer, so take this into account before booking your flights to Malaga. British Airways are a comfortable airline that also offer complimentary snacks and drinks onboard no matter how short the flight is, however they won’t offer the absolute cheapest flights to Malaga. Compare a few and decide what benefits you more and gives you the best value for money.
The city centre is only 8km away from the airport, making it easy to find your way after your flights to Malaga. You can get buses and trains direct from the airport with ease. The buses will be cheaper than the trains but will take longer. You can purchase the Malaga Metropolitan Travel Card from the airport and is ideal if you’re planning on catching buses quite regularly whilst you are in Malaga. You can also get the shuttle bus that runs directly to your hotel, and you can also jump in a taxi if you’d rather arrive at your accommodation quickly. This won’t be the cheapest option but if there are a few of you, you can split the fare and it can work out better.