Resort town · ~6 km · ~10–15 min
Málaga Airport to Torremolinos
Torremolinos is the closest resort to Málaga Airport — about 6 km down the coast. The C1 commuter train makes it one of the cheapest airport transfers in Spain, and even a taxi barely gets the meter warm.
How to get there
| Option | Price (2026) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 train | ~€1.80 | A few minutes | Station opposite T3 arrivals; trains every ~20–30 min; contactless tap-in/out |
| Taxi | Roughly €18–22 | ~10 min | Metered — Málaga has no official fixed airport fares; rank outside T3 arrivals |
| Private transfer | Quoted per vehicle | ~10 min | Fixed price agreed when booking; door-to-door, good for groups |
Which should you pick?
- C1 train for almost everyone — it is absurdly cheap, fast, and drops you in the centre of Torremolinos.
- Taxi if you land late at night, have heavy luggage, or your hotel is up the hill away from the station.
- Private transfer for families or groups of 4+: a per-vehicle fixed fare often works out close to the train once split, with none of the hauling.
FAQs
How do I get from Málaga Airport to Torremolinos?
The easiest way is the Cercanías C1 train: the station is directly opposite the T3 arrivals hall, and Torremolinos is the first stop — a ride of just a few minutes. Metered taxis take about 10 minutes and typically cost around €18–22.
How often does the train run to Torremolinos?
C1 trains run roughly every 20–30 minutes throughout the day. You can tap in and out with a contactless bank card — no ticket machine needed.
Is Torremolinos the closest resort to Málaga Airport?
Yes. At roughly 6 km, Torremolinos is the closest resort town to AGP — closer than Benalmádena or Fuengirola, and most hotels are 10–15 minutes from the terminal by road.