Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Málaga's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Málaga seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MEX to AGP flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEX and AGP:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
$458 is currently the best price for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport flight. A return flight starts at $845. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEX to AGP if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MEX? If you're catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
Reserve a hotel close to AGP if you're catching a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Malaga Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go to explore Málaga and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Malaga Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, Málaga is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Málaga in January.
Book your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Malaga Airport for July if you want to visit Málaga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEX to AGP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Málaga is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 483 kilometres north of Málaga, a trip to Salamanca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga, Ceuta is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.