- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeological museum for Roman Tarraco, with mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and essential context for the UNESCO site.
Flights from Málaga to Tarragona depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $30 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 429 miles (692 km) distance in 1h 30m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 429 miles (692 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€30) |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$276
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
692 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Málaga to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Tarragona will cost around $276 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 54 flights that leave Málaga for Tarragona onFri, Jul 24, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct flights cover the 692 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the longest flights will take 1 h 35 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 3183
UX5013 · UX6102
UX5013 · UX6006
VY2110
VY2120
VY2110
FR 3183
VY2124
FR 482
FR 3081Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 8m Average total duration 20h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Málaga to Tarragona:
A train is $24 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average $105 (€105).
A train is $42 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average $123 (€123).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 20h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tarragona flights for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TP1137 · TP1040 | 3:25 PM Malaga Airport | 10h05 | 1:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2120 | 3:30 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX2115 · LX1952 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 16h00 | 8:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2115 · LX1950 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 · UX7703 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 23h30 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 · UX7701 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 15h50 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2122 | 5:10 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 6:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1006 · IB425 | 5:35 PM Malaga Airport | 3h45 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1151 · LH1124 | 5:45 PM Malaga Airport | 15h55 | 9:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1835+ LH4128 | 6:45 PM Malaga Airport | 13h40 | 8:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1835+ LH4160 | 6:45 PM Malaga Airport | 16h20 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 482 | 7:40 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS454 · OS401 | 7:40 PM Malaga Airport | 13h30 | 9:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3738 · SN3697 | 8:20 PM Malaga Airport | 15h15 | 11:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT985 · AT964 | 8:30 PM Malaga Airport | 16h15 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT985 · AT960 | 8:30 PM Malaga Airport | 22h40 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2112 | 8:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 10:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX5038 · UX7701 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 11h45 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5038 · UX7703 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 19h25 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2118 | 11:25 PM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 1:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX5032 · UX7701 | 6:20 AM Malaga Airport | 26h35 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5032 · UX7703 | 6:20 AM Malaga Airport | 10h15 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2121 · LX1954 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 7h35 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2121 · LX1958 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 11h15 | 5:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2121+ LX1956 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 12h40 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2110 | 6:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1139 · TP1040 | 7:00 AM Malaga Airport | 18h30 | 1:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1139 · TP1038 | 7:00 AM Malaga Airport | 14h50 | 9:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 482 | 7:00 AM Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX5042 · UX7701 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 24h20 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5042 · UX7703 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 8h00 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1002 · IB413 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 4h50 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1002 · IB411 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 3h35 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2114 | 9:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 11:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3734 · SN3707 | 10:05 AM Malaga Airport | 13h00 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW2537 · EW2522 | 10:20 AM Malaga Airport | 9h50 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1135 · TP1040 | 10:25 AM Malaga Airport | 15h05 | 1:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1135 · TP1038 | 10:25 AM Malaga Airport | 11h25 | 9:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1119 · LH1136 | 11:10 AM Malaga Airport | 8h35 | 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1119 · LH1134 | 11:10 AM Malaga Airport | 7h05 | 6:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1119 · LH1138 | 11:10 AM Malaga Airport | 11h55 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1833 · LH1818 | 12:30 PM Malaga Airport | 9h55 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5036 · UX7701 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 20h20 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5036 · UX7703 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 4h00 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ91 · AZ78 | 12:50 PM Malaga Airport | 10h25 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1136 | 1:00 PM Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH1138 | 1:00 PM Malaga Airport | 10h05 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2111 · LX1950 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 10h20 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2111+ LX1956 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 5h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2120 | 1:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 3:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1004 · IB419 | 1:25 PM Malaga Airport | 4h45 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS452 · OS405 | 1:50 PM Malaga Airport | 6h00 | 7:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT989 · AT960 | 2:15 PM Malaga Airport | 4h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2116 | 2:30 PM Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 4:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
Main archaeological museum for Roman Tarraco, with mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and essential context for the UNESCO site.
Detailed model and interpretation center explaining ancient Tarraco's layout, ideal before exploring the Roman remains.
Museum inside the cathedral complex featuring liturgical art, sculpture, and treasures tied to Tarragona's religious history.
Balcony-like seafront promenade with classic Mediterranean views, ideal for sunset, photos, and a first impression of Tarragona.
Broad central avenue lined with shops and civic buildings, connecting the modern city with the historic core and sea views.
Atmospheric old town quarter of narrow lanes, stone houses, and Roman-medieval layers, perfect for wandering on foot.
Romesco is Tarragona's emblematic sauce of roasted ñora peppers, nuts, garlic, oil and vinegar, often served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions grilled over flames and dipped in romesco or salvitxada. They are a beloved winter tradition across Tarragona province.
Xató is an escarole salad with salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives and a rich romesco-style sauce. It is a classic festive dish in coastal Tarragona.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant near Tarragona known for creative tasting menus rooted in Catalan ingredients and elegant modern dining.
Well-known casual spot in the old town serving tapas, vermouth and Catalan small plates in a lively, local setting.
Established restaurant by the Roman circus area, known for contemporary Catalan cuisine, rice dishes and polished service.
Moderate for Spain: dining is reasonable, local transit is cheap, and summer hotels rise but stay below Barcelona.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. For cafes and taxis, round up or leave small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Tarragona 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 Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Málaga to Tarragona flights use the Malaga Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Tarragona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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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