Cheap flights from Manchester to Malaga

Spain often comes out top when it comes to the most-wanted holiday spot for Brits. That’s largely down to perpetually popular beach regions like the Costa del Sol. Book Manchester to Malaga flights, and you’ll be on this sandy Andalusian coast in 3 hours – and often for less than £100 return.
From Malaga, you can choose to stick around the ancient city or head off to beach resorts like Torremolinos or Marbella.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Malaga?

Around 3 hours if you fly direct. A stopover will add a couple of hours to your flight.

Which airlines operate flights from Manchester to Malaga?

Companies such as Norwegian, Ryanair, Jet2.com and Monarch offer Manchester to Malaga flights. Other companies offer flights with stopovers.

How frequent are flights between Manchester and Malaga?

There’s a big range of flights throughout the day and week.

Which airports serve Manchester and Malaga?

Direct Manchester to Malaga flights go from Manchester International to Malaga Airport.

Which direct flight route between Manchester and Malaga is cheapest?

The cheapest flights from Manchester to Malaga are usually the direct trips. Sometimes it’s cheaper to fly with two different airlines, so you could travel to Malaga with Ryanair and return with Jet2.com.

Malaga is synonymous with the Costa del Sol. It’s the closest city to beach resorts like Torremolinos and Marbella, plus it’s within day-tripping distance of Gibraltar. But don’t forget to leave time for Malaga itself. It’s a typically Andalusian city, so expect grand cathedrals and Moorish ruins, as well as a good helping of art galleries and museums.
Malaga is good to go all year round – and flights from Manchester to Malaga only get cheaper in the sunny winter months. Obviously, December temperatures aren’t as sizzling as July and August, but they’re still a good 10°C hotter than the north of England.

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How many flights depart from Manchester to Malaga on average per day?

30 flight departures from Manchester to Malaga per day on average.

Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 27% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 37% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 23% of flight departures

How long does the flight from Manchester to Malaga take?

A typical direct flight can take about 3 hours, covering about 720 miles.