Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Málaga's timezone is UTC+1, making Málaga one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 506 London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, jump on the 05:35 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:20 with easyJet.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LGW to AGP flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport, so jetting to Málaga (and then visiting more of Spain!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LGW to AGP flights is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 71.71% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and AGP:
Bilbao Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
$43 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Return flights start at $67. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to AGP, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near AGP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Malaga Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Málaga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Malaga Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, Málaga is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Málaga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to AGP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Málaga. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Ceuta is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. No trip is complete without seeing Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.