Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Malaga, Spain

Drop-off

Malaga Centro (historic city centre around Alameda Principal/Calle Larios)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda)

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Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda)
Headway: 20
Backup: EMT Málaga Express Line A (Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro) · 20-45m

Note

Commuter rail line C1 runs from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport station to Málaga Centro Alameda via María Zambrano (main rail/bus interchange) in about 12 minutes to the centre. Trains operate roughly every 20 minutes for most of the day, with slightly reduced frequency early and late hours.

Late arrivals

Malaga: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemalaga airport busandagp to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Official Malaga Airport Taxi (Taxi-Unión / Unitaxi)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered white taxis with blue stripe are available 24/7 from the rank outside Terminal 3 arrivals and provide direct service to Malaga Centro. Fares use regulated urban tariffs with an airport supplement added per trip.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: EMT Málaga Express Line A (Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-45m
Note: City bus Line A Express links the airport with Málaga city centre, stopping at María Zambrano station, the main bus station, Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque; journey time is about 15–25 minutes. Buses usually run from around 07:00 to 00:00 with intervals of about 20–30 minutes on weekdays and 25–45 minutes on weekends/holidays.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.