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Museo Picasso Málaga
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Flights from Barcelona to Málaga depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
There are 13 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 477 miles (769 km) distance in 1h 35m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 477 miles (769 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 13 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 1:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$343
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Flights per day
49
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Málaga will cost around $343 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 49 flights that leave Barcelona for Málaga onSat, Aug 29, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct flights cover the 769 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the longest flights will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 3080
FR 483
VY2121
VY2115
VY2113
VY2121
VY2115
VY2123
VY2113
IB5041Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 477 miles (769 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$290 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 53m Average total duration 21h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Málaga:
A train is $97 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $145.
A train is $242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $290.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 21h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Málaga flights for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX1953 · LX2114 | 9:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 3:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1953 · LX2120 | 9:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h25 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW521+ EW534 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h00 | 5:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1125 · LH1150 | 10:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h25 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1031 · TP1138 | 11:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h30 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7706 · UX5039 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h25 | 4:15 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7706 · UX5047 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h30 | 8:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7706 · UX5043 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h00 | 11:50 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7706 · UX5035 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h55 | 7:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7706 · UX5031 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h15 | 11:05 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX5010 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h50 | 9:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2117 | 12:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 1:50 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5043 | 12:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 1:50 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3698 · SN3737 | 12:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h55 | 7:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB410 · IB1005 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h25 | 4:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5039 | 12:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 2:40 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2113 | 12:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 2:40 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT965 · AT984 | 1:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h30 | 8:15 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5049 | 2:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 3:55 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2123 | 2:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 3:55 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1955 · LX2120 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h10 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1033 · TP1138 | 3:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h55 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX5010 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h15 | 9:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5047 | 3:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 5:30 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2121 | 3:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 5:30 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 3080 | 4:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 5:55 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT963 · AT988 | 5:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h50 | 1:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1035 · TP1138 | 5:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB418 · IB507 | 6:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h45 | 11:00 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX5010 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h00 | 9:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB420 · IB507 | 6:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h05 | 11:00 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT1669 · AT1618 | 7:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h55 | 11:35 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 · UX5035 | 8:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h45 | 7:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 · UX5043 | 8:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h50 | 11:50 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 · UX5047 | 8:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h20 | 8:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 · UX5039 | 8:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h15 | 4:15 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT988 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h10 | 1:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1037 · TP1134 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h15 | 9:35 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3182 | 8:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h50 | 10:45 PM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3706 · SN3733 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h50 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX5010 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h25 | 9:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5669 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 12:10 AM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY2125 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 12:10 AM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1039 · TP1134 | 10:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h55 | 9:35 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
FR 3080 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 7:45 AM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1041 · TP1136 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h30 | 2:30 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1951 · LX2114 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h50 | 3:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1951 · LX2110 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h25 | 12:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1951 · LX2118 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h25 | 3:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ75 · AZ90 | 6:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h35 | 11:55 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1139 · LH1150 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h10 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB426 · IB1003 | 7:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2115 | 7:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 8:55 AM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5041 | 7:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h45 | 8:55 AM Malaga Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1137 · LH1150 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h50 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX5010 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h45 | 9:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB404 · IB1003 | 9:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h30 | 12:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW2536+ EW2521 | 9:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h30 | 7:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Dedicated to Carmen Thyssen’s collection, this museum excels in 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting in a restored palace.
Set in Picasso’s birthplace, this museum explores his early years, family context, and personal legacy in Málaga.
Málaga’s main pedestrian shopping street links the old center with the port and is lively day and evening.
A redeveloped waterfront promenade with gardens, shade structures, and harbor views, ideal for an easy central walk.
A scenic hilltop viewpoint by Gibralfaro Parador, famous for postcard panoramas of the port, bullring, and cathedral.
A chilled tomato soup with olive oil, garlic and bread, often topped with ham and egg. A Málaga summer staple linked to Andalusian home cooking.
Cold almond and garlic soup thinned with water and olive oil, traditionally served with grapes. A classic Málaga dish with Moorish roots.
Tiny anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crisp. One of Málaga’s signature seafood tapas, especially popular at beach bars and fish markets.
Michelin-starred fine dining serving refined Andalusian cuisine with technical precision. Elegant atmosphere and one of Málaga’s top gastronomic addresses.
Historic old-town tavern famed for classic Málaga tapas, fried fish and vermouth. Lively, traditional and one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Classic seafood restaurant at Pedregalejo known for espetos, grilled fish and rice dishes. Casual beachfront setting with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly reasonable versus Madrid, Barcelona, or many major European beach cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Málaga by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Málaga flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Malaga Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Málaga airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Malaga Airport is 8 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 30 minutes, with paid options for longer access. ATMs are located in Terminals 2 and 3, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Malaga Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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