Route overview
Mijas is a municipality with three quite different destinations: Mijas Costa (the coastal strip along the AP-7 / A-7), La Cala de Mijas (a coastal town within Mijas Costa) and Mijas Pueblo (the hillside village inland). Each address has a different road distance and driving time from the airport, so the practical transport depends on where exactly you are going. Aena's trains page describes the Cercanías C-1 as running from Málaga Centro Alameda to Fuengirola; no rail service continues into Mijas.
Transfer options
Featured option
Private transfer or licensed airport taxi
Door to door. Taxis wait at the official airport rank; pre-booked private transfers meet you inside arrivals.
Other ways to travel
- Taxi or licensed private transfer: door-to-door service, which is the practical option for any of the three Mijas sub-destinations. Actual driving distance and time vary with your specific address.
- Car rental at airport counters — useful if you plan to explore multiple parts of Mijas or the surrounding hills over your stay.
Where to meet your ride at the airport
- 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 final leg to your address depends on which part of Mijas you are going to — Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas or Mijas Pueblo. Confirm the exact address when booking.
- Cercanías C-1: follow the Renfe / train signs from the terminal to the airport station. The line terminates at Fuengirola; there is no continuing rail service to Mijas.
Frequently asked questions
- Are Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas and Mijas Pueblo the same destination?
- No. They are three different places within the Mijas municipality. Mijas Costa is a coastal strip along the AP-7 / A-7; La Cala de Mijas is a coastal town within Mijas Costa; Mijas Pueblo is a hillside village inland. Each address has a different road distance and driving time from the airport.
- How do I get from the airport to Mijas Pueblo specifically?
- Aena's trains page describes the Cercanías C-1 as running only as far as Fuengirola; no direct train reaches Mijas Pueblo. A taxi or licensed private transfer is the practical option, since the road route to Mijas Pueblo climbs into the hills. Confirm the exact address with your provider.
- Can I take the train to Fuengirola and continue to Mijas from there?
- Reaching Fuengirola by Cercanías C-1 is documented on Aena's trains page. The onward local leg from Fuengirola to a Mijas address is operated locally and is not covered by our currently registered sources; check the current local bus operator or use a taxi if you rely on this combination.
- 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 describes a single airport rail service, Line C1 Málaga Centro Alameda ↔ Fuengirola. No rail line continues to Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas or Mijas Pueblo. · Source: Aena — Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · Last checked 2026-08-19
- 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 2026-08-19Confirm the applicable tariff and supplements for your journey with the provider.