Flying from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Tenerife's main airports, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Tenerife. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is located in Málaga.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Vueling at 8:10pm. Go for the first TFN to AGP departure with Vueling at 8:25am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Tenerife to AGP. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Reach your destination without the detour from Tenerife North Airport (TFN). Direct flights from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) operate from here.
When departing from TFN, you can catch a direct flight from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport with Vueling.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TFN and AGP is Vuelings.
Vuelings takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 83.21% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Tenerife, TFN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
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71% of flights departing from Tenerife North Airport make it to their destination on time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Catching a flight out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS)? Direct Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Tenerife to AGP with Ryanair. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of TFS.
On the TFS to AGP route, Ryanair is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Choose Ryanair. 96.97% of its flights between Tenerife South Airport and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport touch down on schedule.
You can reach TFS from the centre of Tenerife in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
About Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
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Getting from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Central Málaga is around 8 kilometres from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is $22. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $55. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tenerife to AGP. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). July is the busiest month to visit Málaga. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
Before locking in your Tenerife to AGP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Málaga, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Málaga
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Picasso Museum Málaga and Alcazaba are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Málaga itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Málaga, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 113 kilometres southwest to Ceuta to tick off its popular sights. From Banos Arabes to Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Melilla is another essential stop in Spain and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Málaga. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza de Armas, Bateria de San Felipe and Fuerte del Rosario.
