WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET FROM BARCELONA TO MALAGA?
Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, largely due to the spectacular architecture by Antoni Gaudi. But also for its medieval history, its food markets, its many restaurants and shops… Malaga instead is a lesser known Spanish gem with a beautiful Alcazaba (Moorish fortress), a Roman theater, beaches where locals roast sardine skewers and some interesting museums. Both cities share one character in common, though: Pablo Picasso, who was born in Malaga but spent his youth in Barcelona before heading to Paris.
Combining Barcelona and Malaga on the same trip is not just possible but also a quite common choice. While Barcelona gives you the buzz of a big city, Malaga brings you the joy of the South of Spain, and in the Summer, access to the marvelous beaches of the Costa del Sol. So let us help you figure out what is the best way to get to Malaga from Barcelona!
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Flights to Malaga from Barcelona
The flight between Barcelona and Malaga takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. The planes depart from the Barcelona – Josep Tarradelles (El Prat) airport, and arrive to Malaga – Costa del Sol airport. Getting to the Barcelona airport takes between 30 minutes to 1 hours, depending on your transportation means (find here our post about how to get to the Barcelona airport). And the Malaga airport is a mere 15 minutes taxi ride from the city. So speed is the main benefit of flying from Barcelona to Malaga.
