Benalmadena is one of the most popular arrivals destinations from Malaga Airport. Whether you're heading to Benalmadena Costa, Benalmadena Pueblo, or El Higueron, this guide covers every transport option, current prices, and exactly how long your journey will take.
Malaga Airport to Benalmadena is approximately 17 km by road, via the A-7 coastal motorway. By car, the journey takes 20–25 minutes in normal traffic conditions. During summer peak hours (July–August), allow 30–40 minutes. The distance makes Malaga airport Benalmadena one of the shorter transfers on the Costa del Sol — less than half an hour from arrivals to your hotel.
| Transport option | Duration | Cost (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Malaga VIP) | 20–25 min | From €55 fixed | Direct, door-to-door, fixed price, meet & greet, flight monitored |
| Malaga airport to Benalmadena taxi | 20–30 min | €30–50 (metered) | Available at rank, no booking needed, metered fare varies |
| Shuttle transfer (shared) | 45–75 min | €15–20 pp | Multiple stops, shared with others, limited timetables |
| Malaga airport to Benalmadena bus | 45–60 min | €3–5 | Requires connection at Torremolinos or city centre |
| Car hire + drive | 20 min + queue | €40+/day total | Car hire queue, parking costs at hotel, toll roads |
For most holidaymakers arriving from a flight — particularly families with children and luggage — a transfer from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena by private car is the most straightforward, comfortable option. Here is why:
El Higueron (Higuerón Resort) is a specific area of upper Benalmadena, set on the hillside above the motorway. Malaga airport to Benalmadena El Higueron by private transfer takes approximately 25 minutes. It is not well served by public transport — a taxi or private transfer is by far the most practical option. From €55 per vehicle, fixed.
Benalmadena Pueblo — the traditional white village set high above the coast — is approximately 20 km from the airport and takes around 25–30 minutes by car. It is not directly served by bus from the airport. A private transfer from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena Pueblo is included in our standard Benalmadena pricing — from €55 per vehicle.
For your return journey, we offer Benalmadena to Malaga Airport transfer at the same fixed price. Simply give us your departure flight details — we advise the ideal pick-up time, monitor your flight, and ensure you reach the airport comfortably ahead of check-in. No need to find a taxi or worry about timetables.
We regularly transfer guests to and from all Benalmadena hotels, including: Hotel Alay, Hotel Torrequebrada (Casino), Sunset Beach Club, Sol Torremolinos-Don Pedro, Vincci Selección Aleysa, The Higuerón Hotel, Benalmadena Costa hotels along the seafront, and private villas throughout Benalmadena Pueblo and the surrounding urbanisations.
If your accommodation is near Benalmadena but not in it exactly, we also serve: Malaga Airport to Torremolinos (from €55), Malaga Airport to Fuengirola (from €66), Malaga Airport to Marbella (from €110), Malaga Airport to Mijas Costa (from €83), and Malaga Airport to La Cala de Mijas (from €94).
Fixed price. Mercedes fleet. Flight monitored. Meet and greet included.
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