The fastest way to get from Benalmadena to Malaga Airport is by taxi or private transfer, taking around 20 minutes and costing from ~€20. At just 15–20 km, Benalmadena is one of the closest resorts to the airport on the Costa del Sol. One important detail before you book: which part of Benalmadena are you leaving from? The answer changes your departure plan entirely.
- 01Taxi or private transfer: fastest, ~20 min, from ~€20 – no toll on A-7
- 02Benalmadena Pueblo needs a pre-booked transfer – no rank at the hilltop village
- 03Flybus direct from Benalmadena Costa from ~€9, around 15–25 min
- 04Train from Torremuelle station with connection – best for Arroyo de la Miel stays
- 05Leave 2h before flight from Costa, 2.5h from Pueblo – include downhill leg
- 06Call taxi the night before for early morning flights from Pueblo
Taxi and Private Transfer: The Right Departure Choice
For most travellers, a taxi or pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to reach Malaga Airport from Benalmadena. At just 15–20 km with no AP-7 toll, the taxi fare of ~€20–€30 is among the lowest on the Costa del Sol. A pre-booked private transfer from Welcome Pickups starts from ~€40 with confirmed hotel pickup and fixed price.
For Benalmadena Pueblo specifically, a pre-booked private transfer is the only practical option. There is no taxi rank within easy reach of the hilltop village – a transfer that comes to your door is the only stress-free departure choice from the Pueblo.
From Benalmadena Pueblo, always pre-book a private transfer. There is no taxi rank within walking distance of the village centre. A transfer that comes to your Pueblo address is the only reliable departure option – book at least the night before.
Choose a taxi or private transfer from Benalmadena Pueblo (essential), from Costa or Arroyo with heavy luggage, or for any early morning departure. The short distance makes even the most comfortable option very affordable.
Skip the private transfer from Benalmadena Costa if you are solo with light luggage. The Flybus from ~€9 or a taxi to the Cercanías station are both cheaper on this very short route.
Flybus and Train: Budget Options from Costa and Arroyo
Flybus operates a direct airport shuttle from Benalmadena Costa from ~€9, taking around 15–25 minutes. The most convenient budget option if your hotel is on the Costa seafront strip.
Cercanías C1 train from Torremuelle–Benalmadena station: fares from €2–€3 with a connection at Malaga Centro-Alameda for the airport line. The station is in Arroyo de la Miel, approximately 2–3 km from Benalmadena Costa beach. A local taxi to the station (€5–€7) plus the train still costs under €15 total.
Flybus is more convenient than the train for Benalmadena Costa departures – it picks up near the seafront. Use the train option for stays in Arroyo de la Miel where Torremuelle station is within walking distance.
When to Leave Benalmadena for the Airport
From Benalmadena Costa (road or Flybus): Leave 2 hours before your flight. The 20-minute journey gives a comfortable buffer.
From Benalmadena Pueblo: Leave 2.5 hours before. You need to descend from the Pueblo first – factor in the downhill leg before your actual journey begins.
From Arroyo de la Miel (train): Leave 2 hours before. Allow time to reach Torremuelle station and the connection at Malaga Centro-Alameda.
Peak summer (June–September): Add 30 minutes to all the above. The A-7 east toward the airport can queue during summer mornings.
From Benalmadena Pueblo, call a taxi or pre-book a transfer the evening before morning flights. No taxi rank is within easy reach of the hilltop village – on-demand pickup on departure morning adds serious risk.
Practical Tips for Departure Day
For the reverse journey see the Malaga Airport to Benalmadena guide. For all options see the Malaga Airport transfers hub and the airport VIP transfer guide.
FAQ – Benalmadena to Malaga Airport
Sources: Flybus official fare data, Renfe Cercanías C1 timetables, Malaga Airport (AGP) official transport information, Welcome Pickups pricing (April 2026).
