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Málaga Airport to Benalmádena

Distance
~16 km
source
Typical journey
20–35 min
Approximate estimate — see methodology
From
Málaga Airport
To
Benalmádena
How to take a taxi here
Last reviewed: 2026-09-24
Aerial view of the coast at Benalmádena with the marina and waterfront

Route overview

Aena's trains page lists Benalmádena as a stop on the Cercanías C-1 line, about 18 minutes from the airport station. The C-1 serves Benalmádena; depending on your final address, you may need onward local transport. A taxi or licensed private transfer is the road alternative — journey time depends on traffic.

Compare transfer options

  • Airport taxi
    Taxi
    20–30 min
    Price / person
    Confirm applicable tariff
    Frequency
    —

    Ask which tariff and supplements apply to your destination before departure. See the taxi-prices guide for urban and interurban distinctions.

    Source: source · Checked 2026-09-24
  • Cercanías C-1
    Train
    18–18 min
    Price / person
    —
    Frequency
    ~20 min (see Renfe)

    Direct on the coastal C-1 line. Aena publishes a ~18 min journey time from the airport station. Check Renfe for the current timetable and fare.

    Source: source · Checked 2026-09-05

Where to meet your ride at the airport

  • Cercanías C-1: follow the Renfe / train signs from the terminal to the airport station.
  • Official airport taxi rank: at the arrivals area — follow the taxi signs from baggage reclaim. See Aena's taxi page for the current pickup location.
  • Pre-booked transfers: meeting points vary by provider. Confirm the exact location in your booking instructions.
  • The C-1 serves Benalmádena; depending on your final address, you may need onward local transport.

Frequently asked questions

Does the train reach my Benalmádena address?
The C-1 serves Benalmádena; depending on your final address, you may need onward local transport. Renfe publishes the definitive station name and timetable.
How long does the train take from the airport to Benalmádena?
Aena's trains page publishes the C-1 journey time to Benalmádena as approximately 18 minutes from the airport station. Renfe publishes the definitive timetable.
How is the airport taxi fare structured?
This journey leaves Málaga municipality. Ask the taxi provider to confirm the applicable interurban tariff, any supplements and the fare conditions for your exact address. The taxi-prices guide explains why Málaga urban airport rates cannot be used as a fixed quote for this trip.
Sources & verification
  • This route leaves Málaga municipality. Consult the separate Andalusian interurban tariff reference rather than extrapolating an urban airport fare. · Source: Junta de Andalucía — BOJA nº 49 (12/03/2026) · Last checked 2026-09-24
  • Aena's trains page names Benalmádena as a stop on Line C1 (Málaga Centro-Alameda ↔ Fuengirola), approximately 18 minutes from the airport station. · Source: Aena — Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · Last checked 2026-08-19
  • Renfe's Cercanías Málaga page is the operator source for the C-1 line's authoritative station names and timetable. · Source: Renfe Cercanías — Málaga · Last checked 2026-08-19
    Timetables and station labels change; check Renfe before you travel.
  • Aena provides airport taxi information. Use the BOJA references in the taxi-prices guide for the distinction between urban and interurban tariffs. · Source: Aena — Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · Last checked 2026-08-19
    Confirm the applicable tariff and supplements for your journey with the provider.