News For Malaga Airport

New bus from Malaga Airport to Torremolinos & Benalmadena

2012-05-24T01:21:22-07:00

Avanzabus has launched a new M-168 bus line connecting Malaga Costa del Sol Airport to Benalmadena and Torremolinos. The bus runs 7 days a week with a route which terminates at the Flatotel in Torrequebrada. For full details of the route and timetable visit: http://www.ctmam.es/lineas/M-128

Rise in Train Fares from Malaga Airport

2012-05-15T04:03:18-07:00

The increase in local train fares from Malaga Airport means that the cost of a single ticket has risen by as much as 12.7%. If you are catching the C1 train from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola there will be a rise from either 2.95 euros (during the week) or three euros (weekends) to a standard 3.35 euros. The day return discount has been abolished so that a round trip on the same day now costs 6.70

New Jet2 Flights From Malaga

2012-05-15T01:59:51-07:00

The budget airline Jet2 has introduced a new route between Malaga and Glasgow airports, with another route between Malaga and Nottingham East Midlands planned to start in June.

Malaga Airport Second Runway to Open End June

2012-05-09T05:58:14-07:00

It is four years since the work began, but now the second runway at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is confirmed as opening during the last week in June. All the security checks, staff training and final tests are now completed. Malaga is the fifth Spanish Airport with two or more runways.

Bmibaby Airline to Close

2012-05-04T07:08:55-07:00

Bmibaby is due to close in September of this year, with the first cancelled flights over the weekend of June 9th-10th affecting all services to and from Belfast City Airport, with the exception of the BMI link to Heathrow. A number of East Midlands services will also end on that date and flights to Alicante and Malaga Airports are among the routes affected. Flights to and from Heathrow

Sean Scully Exhibition at Alhambra Palace in Granada

2012-05-03T00:36:13-07:00

The Alhambra Carlos V Palace in Granada has just unveiled an exhibition of the work of Irish-born American painter Sean Scully. It is called Luz del Sur (Southern Light) and shows over 100 works by the Turner Prize nominee, highlighting the relationship between the artist and the Moorish palace in Granada. The exhibition will run until June 10th.

Bank Holiday Weather...Good Or bad?

2012-05-02T09:07:22-07:00

Ok, so at the moment I am looking at clear blue skies.....not a cloud in sight, a chilly wind but I can live with that. However, I have just looked at the forecast for the weekend and it is not looking to good....sadly...rain on Saturday and overcast on Sunday....Monday is warming up and should reach 23c but still cloudy... A friend of mine is coming over for the bank holiday weekend and he

Malaga Airport Announces 2011 Losses

2012-05-01T02:28:12-07:00

Malaga Airport has just announced losses for 2011 of 20.59 million euros, while the Spanish Airport Authority (Aena) reported total losses of 275 million euros over the whole network which is a reduction of almost 20% on 2010. 39 Spanish Airports presented losses while 10 showed profits. Of the main airports Madrid lost 94.98 million (down 29.5% on 2010) and Barcelona Airport saw losses of

Which is Most Popular Airline Seat?

2012-04-26T03:51:16-07:00

Flight comparison website Skyscanner have carried out a survey on more than 1,000 airline passengers to find out their seat preferences and the verdict is seat 6A which is well positioned if you want to disembark the aircraft quickly without being too close to the front toilets. The survey also found that 31E (a middle seat located near the back of the plane which is neither close to the exit

New Costa del Sol Police Service for Foreign Visitors

2012-04-25T01:36:24-07:00

By the end of April the tourist information office in Plaza de la Marina in Malaga will be the headquarters for the first police service designed specially for foreign tourists. Called the Servicio de Atención al Turista Extranjero (SATE) it will be extended to coastal resorts as soon as interested town halls join the scheme. So far only Madrid has offered this type of initiative in Spain Any

Marbella Sunday Market

2012-04-17T06:46:54-07:00

There is a market every Sunday in the Marbella Marina (Puerto Deportivo de Marbella) on the Teresa Zabell Pier from 12:00-18:00.The Mercadillo El Puerto has a variety of local arts and crafts including jewellery, clothing, paintings and toys.

Malaga Airport Second Runway Opens in June

2012-04-16T03:55:30-07:00

The Spanish airport authority is expecting the new second runway at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport to be inaugurated in June. It will add capacity for 72 planes to land and take off each hour compared to the current figure of 37.Construction on the second runway began in August 2007. It is 2,750 metres long, with a parallel taxiway, four access roads and parking for 27 aircraft. The cost so far is

Vinnie Jones filming on Costa del Sol

2012-04-12T06:35:52-07:00

British actor and ex-footballer Vinnie Jones is heading to Marbella to play a guitar-playing psychopath who chokes his victims with his strings in the gangster movie Shill, which is to be filmed entirely on the Costa del Sol.Shill writer and producer Paul Grimshaw based the film on his own experiences. The actors will meet investors at the Marbella Film Festival in October this year, with filming

Five Star Hotel in Malaga Port?

2012-04-11T03:50:07-07:00

Malaga Council is considering the construction of a 5 star hotel in the port area, where the first proposal for the project has already been made and a second being drawn up.The mayor will decide whether or not to give his approval within the next few months. The project will also have to be approved by the Port Authorities and will require private investments to go ahead.

New Bus Line to Torremolinos and Benalmadena from Malaga Airport

2012-04-10T07:25:54-07:00

There is a new line M-128 bus connecting Malaga Costa del Sol Airport to Benalmadena and Torremolinos.The route is Malaga Airport (outside arrivals) then Torremolinos - GOTEL ROYLA BEACH COSTA, FINAL P. MARÍTIMO, CAMINO REAL, HOTEL PUENTE REAL BEACH CLUB, HOSPITAL MARÍTIMO, MARIFÉ DE TRIANA II, MARIFÉ DE TRIANA I, SOL PRINCIPE, AVDA. BENYAMINA, 20, PLAYAMAR, C.C P.RUÍZ PICASSO, T. TORREMOLINOS,

Spanish Airport Taxes Rise by 10%

2012-04-09T10:48:41-07:00

The Spanish Tourist Board has described the 2012 State Budget increase of 10% in airport taxes as ‘disproportionate’ and consider it could result in 2.87 million fewer Spanish and foreign tourist using the country’s airports. Some of the companies in the association including El Corte Ingles, Iberia, Amadeus and Barcelo say lost income will be in the region 1.636 billion this year.The increased

Malaga Airport - Costa del Sol rail link on hold

2012-04-04T22:10:42-07:00

With all cutbacks in the new 2012 budget Malaga Province will receive 268M euros which is half the size of last year, with much of the money is going on rail links.The high speed railway test track in Antequera, the largest in the world, is still to be funded with 12.5 million euros and 93 million will go to the completion of the Antequera to Granada AVE.Notably none of this funding includes the

Iberia petitions High Court to stop pilot strikes

2012-04-04T02:55:28-07:00

The Spanish airline Iberia has petitioned the Spanish High Court to ban the 30 days of strikes by pilots which would affect flights every Monday and Friday between April 9th and July 20th.The airline has filed a suit asking the strikes to be declared abusive and illegal claiming the strikers are targeting peak travel periods around Easter Week and bank holidays.The Pilots union SEPLA, with the

Puerto Banus Easter Boat Show

2012-04-03T05:03:02-07:00

There will be a boat show in Puerto Banus Marina over the Easter period from April 5 to 9th. This is the fourth pre-owned boat show where an estimated 100 boats, from 17 to 84 feet, are expected to be shown supervised by Marina Marbella SALast year the event brought more than 5,000 visitors to the port and even more are expected this year. All boats will be in the water available for

EasyJet to offer seat reservation on flights to Malaga and Alicante Airports

2012-03-29T01:40:34-07:00

EasyJet is to charge passengers up to 12 GBP to reserve seats on flights from Luton and Sharm el Sheikh, Malaga, Alicante, Istanbul and Glasgow from next month. If the trial of the system is successful it could be used on all the airline’s flights.The budget carrier does not currently let passengers choose seats in advance but offers speedy boarding for between 4.50 GBP and 14 GBP per flight. But

Malaga Airport Cancelled Flights during General Strike 29th March

2012-03-28T06:29:30-07:00

Malaga Airport seems to be escaping from the brunt of the flight cancellations during the Spanish General Strike tomorrow. Listed below are the main UK airlines and what the current situation is regarding their flight operations to and from Malaga Airport.Ryanair: no cancelled Malaga flights.EasyJet: EZY3111 from London Stansted to Malaga cancelled.Monarch: is currently planning to operate a full

Details of Easter Holy Week Processions in Marbella

2012-03-27T02:37:57-07:00

Following is a list of the Marbella Easter processions schedule organized by Marbella Town Hall for Holy Week or Semana Santa.Marbella Easter processions are held from April 1st-8th and feature "tronos" (ornately carved thrones that are as big as floats) which can weigh more than 5,000 kilos. Some of these thrones date back as far as the 17th century and are carried through the streets of

Beaches Are Being Smartened Up For Easter!!

2012-03-22T10:29:00-07:00

It's that time of year again....it feels like everyone is awakening from their winter slumber and dusting off the sunbeds and summer clothes.... In the last week there has been an enormous amount of activity along the sea front in Marbella....beaches being filled with sand (True!!) and the railings and walkways being refurbished... Great stuff!

Flights from Malaga Airport during Spanish General Strike

2012-03-22T10:24:20-07:00

If you are travelling to or from Malaga Airport on 29th March be aware that there is a General Strike in Spain. The Spanish Foreign Office has confirmed that "The strike may affect public transport within Spain and services at Spanish airports." The latest travel advice is "Travellers are advised to check for transport delays before arriving in Spain and to allow extra time for transfers to and

Ryanair under investigation for emergency seats charges

2012-03-20T04:48:19-07:00

The budget airline Ryanair is under investigation by safety watchdogs after refusing to let passengers use seats by emergency exits unless they pay an extra £10. Because of the additional charge these seats are often empty as travellers will not pay for what amounts to a few extra inches of legroom.But even though they ban travellers from these more comfortable seats, Ryanair still expects