A taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Costa del Sol costs around €15–25 and takes approximately 15–20 minutes. For a fixed price, hotel entrance pickup, and no waiting at the rank, a pre-booked private transfer is the best option. This is one of the shortest and most affordable airport-to-hotel transfers on the Costa del Sol.
- 01Taxi: ~€15–25, around 15–20 min – no toll on this route
- 02Private transfer: best option – fixed price, direct hotel entrance drop-off
- 03Only ~10–14 km from the airport – quick and affordable journey
- 04Cercanías C1 train from ~€2 – good budget option for solo travellers
- 05Pre-book for guaranteed pickup – especially for early arrivals
Taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Costa del Sol
A licensed taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Costa del Sol typically costs €15–25 in daytime conditions. The route uses the A-7 coastal road with no toll. Taxis are available 24/7 outside Terminal 3. For couples or small groups, a taxi is practical and affordable on this short 10–14 km route.
Night-time, weekend, and public holiday surcharges apply. In peak summer, the rank outside Terminal 3 can back up during busy arrival windows.
Meliá Costa del Sol is one of the closest major hotels to Malaga Airport on the Costa del Sol. At ~10–14 km, even a taxi at ~€15–25 is very reasonable. Pre-booking a transfer gives you a confirmed hotel entrance drop-off with no rank queue.
Private Transfer: The Best Option
For most travellers, a pre-booked private transfer is the best option. Fixed price from ~€35, meet & greet inside arrivals with a name board, and direct drop-off at the Meliá Costa del Sol entrance. No meter, no rank queue, no uncertainty after a long flight.
Other Options
Train: The Cercanías C1 stops at Torremolinos station, approximately 1 km from the hotel. Fares from ~€2, journey around 25 minutes from the airport. Best for solo travellers with light luggage.
Bus: Avanza runs from the airport to Torremolinos from ~€3, taking approximately 20–25 minutes.
When to Leave for the Airport
Departing from Meliá Costa del Sol to Malaga Airport: leave at least 2 hours before your flight off-peak, and 2.5 hours in peak summer. The 15–20 minute drive gives a comfortable buffer.
For flights before 07:00, pre-book your return transfer the night before. On-demand taxis at Torremolinos before dawn can be unreliable.
For the full Torremolinos transfer guide see Malaga Airport to Torremolinos and Torremolinos to Malaga Airport. Similar hotels nearby: Hotel Riu Costa del Sol · Sol Príncipe Torremolinos · Hotel Isabel Torremolinos · Blue Sea Al Andalus. For premium service see the airport VIP transfer guide.
FAQ – Taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Costa del Sol
Sources: Malaga Airport (AGP) official transport information (April 2026).
