Direct flights to Málaga
Málaga is one of Spain’s busiest airports, with direct routes from London, Manchester, Dublin and many other European cities. The number of flights per day varies by season, and some routes only run in summer. Check the airport and airline websites for the current schedule.
What about Granada?
Granada airport (GRX) is slightly closer to Salobreña, but mainly has domestic flights. From most other countries you will need a connection, for example in Madrid or Barcelona. Málaga is therefore almost always the fastest choice.
From Málaga to your home
With a hire car you take the A-7 coastal motorway (towards the Costa Tropical) or the AP-7 (towards Sotogrande). Driving times are approximate and depend on traffic.
- La Herradura: about 75 km, around 55 minutes
- Almuñécar: about 85 km, around an hour
- Salobreña: about 100 km, around an hour and a quarter
- Sotogrande: about 110 km, around an hour and a quarter
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for the Costa Tropical?
Málaga. It has the widest choice of direct international flights and is about an hour’s drive from Almuñécar.
Are there direct flights to Granada?
Mostly domestic ones. From abroad you usually fly to Granada with a connection. Málaga has direct flights and is about an hour from the Costa Tropical.