Cheap Flights from Malaga to London

Fancy a weekend seeing the sights in London or just returning home from Malaga, flights Malaga to London is a sought-after air route with many flights daily. Trip.com will find the best deal available in first-class or a last-minute deal.

Travel requirements: Flights Malaga to London

Passengers vaccinated and unvaccinated can currently travel freely from Malaga to London. And there’re low entry requirements for arriving in London and returning to Malaga.

COVID restrictions: As of June 2022, the 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.

Returning to Malaga: For non-essential travel reasons, passengers returning to Malaga are required to show accepted proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of recovery. Also, travellers with passports that require Spanish visas must obtain a valid visa before departure.

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

Essential information: Flights Malaga to London

Average flight time: 2 hrs 52 mins

Flights per week: approx. 236

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

There are at least 13 airlines that fly between Malaga and London, including British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, Iberia Airline and Vueling Airlines. Malaga to London flights EasyJet is particularly popular for this route. It offers about ten direct flights daily at low prices to London Gatwick and London Luton Airport. Alternatively, Malaga to London flights British Airways provides up to nine departures daily from London Gatwick and Heathrow in July and August. More airline options are available for passengers who don’t mind flying with one stopover, such as Malaga to London flights Air Europa, Malaga to London flights Finnair and Malaga to London flights TAP Air Portugal.

Malaga to London flight time/duration ranges from 2 hrs 45 mins to 3 hrs. The earliest flight departs from Malaga (AGP) at 06:05 and arrives in London (LGW) at 08:00. The latest flight departs from Malaga (AGP) at 21:55 and arrives in London (STN) at 00:00.

Flights Malaga to London take off from Malaga’s only airport, Málaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). In London, all six London airports are currently receiving flights from Malaga, including Gatwick Airport and London Stansted. As arriving flights can land in multiple airports and terminals, passengers should pay extra attention to their tickets to avoid mix-ups.

Cheap flights and ticket options: Flights Malaga to London

Cheapest direct one way: £12

Cheapest direct return: £40

Cheapest months to travel: July and November

Most expensive month to travel: August

Most popular airline: EasyJet

To meet the demand of passengers travelling from Malaga to London for business and pleasure, there are currently 25-35 direct daily departures for this air route. The number increases dramatically for indirect flights. While Malaga to London flight price/cost varies based on the time of the year, airline and flight types, there’re plenty of cheap airfare deals year-round. Also, for low fares during the week, by analyzing data from all airlines on Trip.com, passengers can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

The cheapest Malaga to London flights one way is at an incredibly low rate of only £12. But for busy periods like August, the rice for Malaga to London direct flights and Malaga to London flights one way can increase to over £100. The best deal for flights from Malaga to London return is at a great price of £40. Prefer to travel by business or first class? Malaga to London first class flights start from £160 one way or £338 return.

According to Trip.com's data, the peak season for flights Malaga to London is the month of August, when the average fare is between £55-75 one way. Travelling in the off-peak season means cheap deals, as the lowest one way direct ticket can be found for only £12 in July.

The best ways to and from the airport

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 easily get a taxi or a private transfer to the centre (approx. 15 minutes). Alternatively, they 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, and it takes roughly 12 minutes to reach the city centre.

Arriving in London, flights Malaga to London will land at all six London airports, London City Airport, 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).

Places to visit in London

London is a diverse, international and vibrant capital city filled with unforgettable experiences. So, what is the best season to visit London? While London’s seasons have their unique characters, the most pleasant time to visit has to be June-August. The summer is when the temperature ranges between 13 to 30 degrees Celsius, with mostly sunny days.

From historical churches to world-class museums, grand palaces to thrilling theme parks, there’re plenty of exciting activities and attractions for visitors of all ages. Take a walk along the Thames and admire Big Ben, Westminster Bridge and the London Eye. Head to one of Britain's most iconic buildings, the Tower of London, to marvel at the magnificent Crown Jewels exhibition and learn about the famous tower ravens. Why not walk across the world-famous Tower Bridge? Those lucky can see the bridge opening its drawbridges to let large ships through. Fancy some retail therapy? Oxford Street, Knightsbridge and Covent Garden are some of the best shopping destinations in the world. For museum lovers, some of London’s best museums include the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Modern and Natural History Museum.