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.
Private transfer from Malaga Airport to Meliá Costa del Sol
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- 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.
Private transfer from Meliá Costa del Sol to Malaga Airport
Compare taxi and private transfer prices from Meliá Costa del Sol to Malaga Airport. Fixed price, no surprises. Directly here on LetsGoMalaga.
- Fixed price – no hidden fees
- Door-to-door hotel pickup
- Free cancellation
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, Welcome Pickups pricing (April 2026).
