Malaga Airport, one of Spain’s oldest airports, is the gateway to the Costa del Sol. It is Spain's fourth-busiest airport handling 12.8 million passengers in 2008. Most of the flights to the airport come from the European Union, in particular London Gatwick and Luton, Manchester, Dublin, Brussels and Amsterdam.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">Terminals 1 and 2 are in adjoining buildings and are connected internally. Terminal 3 is in a separate building, within walking distance.</div>
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Rail: There are local trains to Malaga and Fuengirola. The train station is located opposite Terminal 2.
Taxi:Taxis are available outside the terminals. Taxi stands are located outside Terminal 1 Arrivals and Terminal 2 Departures.
Bus: Tourist shuttle buses and public bus service run to Malaga and can be caught outside Terminal 1 Arrivals and Terminal 2 Departures. There is also a bus service to Marbella that operates daily from both terminals.
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Car parks are available outside both terminals; both offer short-term parking. Both covered and outdoor parking is available in the car park outside Terminal 2, whilst long-term parking (more than four days) is available in the Terminal 1 car park (tel: 9520 48849). There is a free car park adjacent to the suburban railway station.
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Money and communications: There is a bank in Arrivals in Terminal 2, as well as several ATMs and a post office in Terminal 1. Bureaux de change are available at the bank, in the baggage reclaim halls in both terminals, and in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge. Internet access is available in the terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are bars, restaurants and fast-food outlets, which can be found in the Centro Plaza in Terminal 1. Bars and cafes are also available in the Centro Comercial in Departures on the second floor of Terminal 2.
Shopping: A variety of shops, including a pharmacy, can be found in the Central Plaza in Terminal 1. Many more shops, including duty-free, are available in the Centro Comercial in Departures on the second floor of Terminal 2.
Luggage: There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. There are lost property offices (tel: 952 048 837
or 851) in both terminals, and a baggage wrapping service in Terminal 2.
Other facilities: There is a medical service, pharmacy, oratory and exhibition area, as well as travel agencies and an aviation museum.
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There are no hotels at the airport, but a full range of accommodation is available in Málaga.
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The airport is well-equipped for disabled travellers. There are lifts and ramps, adapted toilets, reserved seats in waiting areas, and reserved parking spaces for disabled badge holders in the car parks. The Green Jackets provide assistance and wheelchair facilities in both terminals. For further assistance, passengers should contact their airline direct prior to travel.
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The Costa del Sol VIP Lounge is situated in Terminal 2 (tel: 952 048 823) and can be hired for meetings and conferences. The Europa VIP Lounge (tel: 952 048 854) is situated in Terminal 2 and is equipped with telephone and fax facilities, as well as TV, newspapers and complimentary drinks and snacks.
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