Traveling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport.
Barcelona and Málaga share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 87 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 23:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to AGP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Traveling to Málaga (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BCN to AGP flights, with 87.91% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and AGP:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Valencia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
$22 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Return flights start at $42. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to AGP.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to AGP.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 11 miles from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AGP if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Malaga Airport rental car and explore Málaga and beyond with your own wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Malaga Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Malaga Airport is approximately 9 miles from central Málaga. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Málaga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with temperatures ranging between 70ºF and 93ºF. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 45ºF and 63ºF. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to AGP around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Málaga, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 300 miles north to Salamanca to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 75 miles south-west of Málaga, Ceuta is another favorite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.
