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Málaga Airport to Torremolinos

Distance
~15 km
source
Typical journey
10–20 min
Approximate estimate — see methodology
From
Málaga Airport
To
Torremolinos
How to take a taxi here
Last reviewed: 2026-09-24
Residential seafront buildings in Torremolinos overlooking the Mediterranean

Route overview

Aena's trains page confirms the Cercanías C-1 line runs from Málaga Centro Alameda to Fuengirola along the Costa del Sol, but does not name Torremolinos as a reference stop or publish an airport-to-Torremolinos journey time. Renfe publishes the definitive list of C-1 stops and current timetable — consult Renfe for the Torremolinos station and its schedule. A taxi or licensed private transfer is the road alternative — journey time depends on traffic.

Compare transfer options

  • Airport taxi
    Taxi
    15–25 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
    —
    Price / person
    —
    Frequency
    ~20 min (see Renfe)

    Direct coastal line. Aena confirms the C-1 terminates at Fuengirola with stops on the coast; the airport station is one flight below the terminal (follow the train signs). Aena does not publish a per-stop journey time for Torremolinos — 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 Torremolinos.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Cercanías C-1 stop in Torremolinos?
Aena's trains page confirms the C-1 line runs from Málaga Centro Alameda to Fuengirola along the Costa del Sol, but does not enumerate Torremolinos as a reference stop or publish a specific airport-to-Torremolinos journey time. Renfe publishes the definitive station list and current timetable — check Renfe before travelling.
How long does the C-1 take from the airport to Torremolinos?
Aena publishes reference journey times for María Zambrano (~8 minutes), Málaga centre (~12 minutes), Benalmádena (~18 minutes) and Fuengirola (~34 minutes); Torremolinos is not among the destinations Aena enumerates. Renfe publishes the current C-1 timetable — check Renfe before travelling.
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 confirms Line C1 (Málaga Centro Alameda ↔ Fuengirola) as the airport's Cercanías service, running along the Costa del Sol between those endpoints. · Source: Aena — Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · Last checked 2026-08-23
  • Aena's trains page publishes airport-to-station journey times for María Zambrano (~8 minutes), Málaga centre (~12 minutes), Benalmádena (~18 minutes) and Fuengirola (~34 minutes); Torremolinos is not among the destinations Aena enumerates. · Source: Aena — Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · Last checked 2026-08-23
  • 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.