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Travel requirements: Flights London to Malaga

For non-essential travel reasons, passengers flying to Malaga are required to show accepted proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of recovery. Also, travellers who carry a passport that requires a visa must obtain a valid visa prior to departure.

COVID restrictions: As of June 2022, arriving passengers in Malaga who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 must hold proof of having received two doses of a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). Vaccinated passengers will not need a negative COVID test. Unvaccinated passengers aged 12 years and older must hold either a negative Nucleic Acid Amplification test result issued within 72 hours before arrival, or a negative Rapid Antigen Test result tested within 24 hours before arrival.

Returning to London: United Kingdom has no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place. Arriving passengers from any country will not need to quarantine, present proof of vaccination or have a COVID-19 test, nor are they required to have any travel/medical insurance.

For updated information regarding the travel restrictions for flights London to Malaga, check out our United Kingdom to Spain Latest Travel Restrictions Page for more details.

Essential information: Flights London to Malaga

Average flight time: 2 hrs 53 mins

Flights per week: approx. 234

Time difference between London to Malaga: 1 hr (GMT+2)

Millions of British tourists travel to Spain on holiday each year, and many of them head straight for Malaga. As a result, flights London to Malaga are in great demand, and at least 13 airlines offer London to Malaga flights, including British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, Iberia Airline and Vueling Airlines. By far, the most popular airline offering direct flights is London to Malaga flights EasyJet. It offers 8-11 departures daily during peak periods and about three daily flights in off-peak months. Prefer to fly British? London to Malaga flights British Airways provides up to 10 departures daily in the peak travel months like July and August. There are more additional airlines to consider for flights London to Malaga if passengers don’t mind one stopover, such as London to Malaga flights SAS, London to Malaga flights Norwegian and London to Malaga flights KLM.

London to Malaga flight time/duration range from 2 hrs 40 mins to 2 hrs 55 mins. The earliest flight departs from London (LGW) at 05:45 and arrives in Malaga (AGP) at 09:45. The latest flight departs from London (LGW) at 21:55 and arrives in Malaga (AGP) at 01:45.

Flights London to Malaga depart from six London airports, including Gatwick Airport and London Luton Airport. Arriving in Malaga, all flights land at the city’s only main airport, Málaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). As departing flights can take off from all six London airports, passengers should pay extra attention to their tickets to avoid mishaps.

Cheap flights and ticket options: Flights London to Malaga

Cheapest direct one way: £10

Cheapest direct return: £25

Cheapest month to travel: October

Most expensive month to travel: July

Most popular airline: EasyJet

There are at least 15 direct and indirect daily departures for flights London to Malaga during off-peak months. The number increases to over 45 daily flights during July and August. While London to Malaga flight price/cost varies based on the time of the year, airline and flight types, there’s an abundance of fantastic airfare deals, cheap ticket choices and flexible fares year-round to be had.

Though the average rate for London to Malaga direct flights and London to Malaga flights one way is around £20-30, the cheapest fare out there is only £10 in the off-peak season. The lowest price for flights from London to Malaga return is an incredible £25. Prefer to fly first or business class? London to Malaga first class flights start from £180 one way or £351 return.

According to Trip.com's data, the peak season for flights London to Malaga is the month of July, when the cost of a one way ticket can be over £100. In contrast, for passengers who like to travel in the off-season for the lowest fares, during October, the cheapest month to travel, passengers can find cheap fares for around £10 one way or £25 return.

The best ways to and from the airport

Flight from London to Malaga depart from all six London airports, London City Airport (LCY), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Southend Airport (SEN). There are several ways travellers can reach each airport from central London, e.g. by taxi, private transfer or public transportation like trains, underground and buses. But the fastest and most cost-effective transport choices include: The Docklands Light Railway Line to London City Airport Station; The Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 minutes); The Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 minutes); Train + shuttle bus to Luton Airport from London St. Pancras (approx. 35 minutes); The Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street (approx. 47 minutes); and the London to Southend Airport Train from London Liverpool Street Station (approx. 52 minutes).

While Costa Del Sol has several airports, the main international airport for the region and Malaga is the Málaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). Located only about 8 km (approx. 5 miles) southwest of the city, visitors can grab a taxi or book a private transfer for an easy transfer to the centre (approx. 15 minutes). Alternatively, visitors can catch the dedicated airport to city bus outside departures. The Linea Express A makes ten convenient stops along the route and the journey time is between 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic. For the quickest option, Malaga airport has a new train, Line C1, from the airport to the city. It takes roughly 12 minutes to reach the city centre.

Places to visit in Malaga

Considered the most cosmopolitan city in southern Spain, Malaga attracts millions of tourists each year with its perfect weather, golden beaches, exquisite cuisine and traditional charms. For those who love the heat and the sun, the best time to visit Malaga is between June and August. The average temperature is 31°C or 88 F, with an average sea temperature of 24°C or 75 F.

While tourists are drawn to Malaga by its coastline and warm weather, this capital of the Costa del Sol has much more to offer than just sand, sea and sun. The historic centre of Malaga is very walkable as it is practically all pedestrianized. Visitors can first head to the magnificent Gibralfaro Castle, perched on top of a hill it offers incredible panoramic views of the city below. Hoping to do some shopping in town? Calle Larios has been called the Fifth Avenue of Andalusia as it is lined with many international designer shops. Alternatively, the Atarazanas Market or Central Market is housed in a grand building from the 19th century. As for beaches, there are numerous to choose from, including La Caleta – a superb city beach, Torremolinos – one of the best in Malaga province and Playa Malagueta - a 10-minute walk along the promenade.