A taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Marbella Banús costs around €70–82 plus the AP-7 toll and takes approximately 45 minutes. For a fixed price and direct hotel drop-off close to Puerto Banús, a pre-booked private transfer is the best option. This is one of the most popular hotel transfers on the Marbella–Puerto Banús corridor.
Private transfer from Malaga Airport to Meliá Marbella Banús
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- 01Taxi: ~€70–82 plus AP-7 toll ~€5.50–8.90 depending on season
- 02Private transfer: best option – from ~€78 fixed, hotel entrance drop-off near Puerto Banús
- 03~55–60 km from the airport – allow 45 min off-peak, 70–90 min peak summer
- 04Hotel sits between Marbella and Puerto Banús – specify address at booking
- 05Pre-book for peak season and early morning arrivals
Taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Marbella Banús
A licensed taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Marbella Banús typically costs €70–82 in daytime conditions. The AP-7 toll adds approximately €5.50 off-peak or €8.90 in peak summer on top of the meter. All-in daytime fare typically runs €76–€91.
Night-time, weekend, and public holiday surcharges apply. The hotel sits in the corridor between Marbella and Puerto Banús – give your driver the full hotel name and address to ensure correct routing.
Meliá Marbella Banús is positioned between central Marbella and Puerto Banús marina. Pre-book your transfer and specify the hotel address – this avoids any routing confusion between the two destinations on arrival.
Private Transfer: The Best Option
For most travellers, a pre-booked private transfer is the best option. Fixed price from ~€78 includes the AP-7 toll, meet & greet in arrivals with a name board, and direct delivery to the hotel entrance. Automatic flight tracking included at no extra charge.
Other Options
Bus: Avanza airport bus to Marbella Bus Station from ~€6.33, around 45–55 minutes. A local taxi from the station to the hotel adds ~€8–12.
Train: No direct train to Marbella or Puerto Banús. Cercanías C1 ends at Fuengirola.
When to Leave for the Airport
Departing from Meliá Marbella Banús to Malaga Airport: leave at least 2.5 hours before your flight off-peak, and 3 hours in peak season. For summer Sunday afternoon departures, leave 3.5 hours before.
The AP-7 eastbound between Puerto Banús and the airport is among the most congested stretches on the coast in July and August. For Sunday afternoon flights, always leave at least 3.5 hours before departure.
Private transfer from Meliá Marbella Banús to Malaga Airport
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- Fixed price – no hidden fees
- Door-to-door hotel pickup
- Free cancellation
For the full transfer guides see Malaga Airport to Marbella · Marbella to Malaga Airport · Malaga Airport to Puerto Banús. Similar hotels nearby: Puente Romano Marbella · Hard Rock Hotel Marbella · Nobu Hotel Marbella · Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach. For premium service see the airport VIP transfer guide.
FAQ – Taxi from Malaga Airport to Meliá Marbella Banús
Sources: Malaga Airport (AGP) official transport information, Welcome Pickups pricing (April 2026).
