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Málaga Airport to Fuengirola

Distance
~29 km
source
Typical journey
25–45 min
Approximate estimate — see methodology
From
Málaga Airport
To
Fuengirola
How to take a taxi here
Last reviewed: 2026-09-24
Fuengirola marina filled with boats and lined with palm trees

Route overview

Aena's trains page confirms Fuengirola as the western terminus of the Cercanías C-1 line and publishes the airport-to-Fuengirola journey time as approximately 34 minutes. The C-1 is the direct rail option; a taxi or licensed private transfer is the road alternative — journey time depends on traffic.

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  • Airport taxi
    Taxi
    30–45 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
    34–34 min
    Price / person
    —
    Frequency
    ~20 min (see Renfe)

    Terminus of the coastal C-1 line. Aena publishes a ~34 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.
  • Renfe publishes the definitive C-1 station name and location for Fuengirola.

Frequently asked questions

Does the airport train go all the way to Fuengirola?
Yes. Aena's trains page describes the Cercanías C-1 as Málaga Centro Alameda ↔ Fuengirola, and lists the airport-to-Fuengirola journey time as approximately 34 minutes. Aena also names Benalmádena (~18 minutes) as an intermediate stop; Renfe publishes the full station list.
Is there a direct bus from Málaga Airport to Fuengirola?
Aena's bus page does not list a regional coach serving Fuengirola directly from the airport; the coach operators listed there run to Marbella, Estepona and Nerja. The natural transit option for Fuengirola is the Cercanías C-1 train.
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 Fuengirola as the western endpoint of Line C1 (Málaga Centro Alameda ↔ Fuengirola) and publishes an approximate airport-to-Fuengirola journey time of 34 minutes. · 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.