As a rule, airport transfers constitute one of the few bookings in the Costa de Sol holiday itinerary for which the precise pickup time has never been optional before. The reason is that a day trip may put up with slight delays and flights absolutely cannot. Organizing a group pick-up and transfer from/to Malaga Airport requires drivers that understand the layout of the building well, can track the flight status and know perfectly how terrible the road network of the area may be.
In the article, you will learn how airport transfers work in the area, which vehicles to choose for different kinds of groups, as well as some frequent routes our company performs.
Reasons to Be Precise in Airport Booking
Malaga-Costa Del Sol Airport (AGP) is one of the busiest airports in the country, which is responsible not only for numerous scheduled flights but also for the biggest number of charter flights in the country. The road network near Málaga, namely roads A-7 and AP-7, that serve the main holiday destinations, have significantly different traffic depending on the season of the year and daytime. The experience and regularity of the driver allows him to add some extra time for queues in the security zone and terminal as well as keep track of flight status in order not to leave the group waiting outside for their plane that has arrived earlier or later than scheduled.
Such reliability is achieved by practice and not any assumptions. Any taxi or ride-share app can provide an opportunity for one or two people to reach the airport without any problems. However, coordinating a bigger group of people is something else that requires additional efforts from the professional.
Choosing the Correct Transfer Vehicle
Airport transfers involve fully packed suitcases and not day bags, which means that, apart from the number of people in the group, it is necessary to consider the luggage volume too. A minibus for 8 to 16 passengers will be the right choice for families, groups of friends and holiday parties. The mentioned vehicles include the space for luggage in addition to the place in the cabin, while midi-coaches for 16 to 33 passengers will suit for school trips, big holiday groups and conference participants. The latter one provides enough luggage capacity even for the whole set of checked and hand baggage. Full-size coaches with a capacity of 33 to 57 people are needed only in the case of big tourism groups and cruise passengers who require mass transport during high cruise periods, when several liners can be docked at the port of Malaga.
It is recommended to double-check the luggage volume, as many people make a mistake choosing a transfer vehicle based on the number of passengers and not the luggage volume.
Most Popular Routes
Malaga-Costa Del Sol Airport, located to the west of the city, is the main airport of the whole Costa Del Sol area and is responsible for the majority of airport transfers of our clients. The journey from Málaga airport to the center takes around 15 to 20 minutes, the transfer to Torremolinos and Benalmádena – 15 to 25 minutes. Fuengirola is situated a 30-minute transfer away from the airport, and the journey to Marbella and Puerto Banks may take around 45 minutes to an hour. Depending on the traffic, the journeys are extended, especially during the high season period, when several chartered planes arrive at the same time in the late afternoon/afternoon.
Besides, besides the transfers to the coastal resorts, we offer to book airport transfer services to the cruise terminal of Port of Malaga and to the mainland destinations like Ronda, Mijas etc. without stopping at the resorts.
Points to Clarify While Booking an Airport Transfer
It is recommended to clarify the issue with tracking the flight, since the accurate pickup time depends on the status of the flight and whether it is tracked. In addition, it will be useful to clarify whether the price of the transfer includes any fees related to parking or drop off. It is worth mentioning that our company does not use boards with names as meeting points, because it is much easier to spot your group among other passengers without any signs.
When speaking about departure transfer, it will be useful to know how much extra time is provided for check-in procedures, especially if your flight leaves in the early morning hours and the destination resort is far from Malaga. Also, it may be useful to clarify the issue of whether the same driver will perform both arrival and departure services. In case you book a return transfer. A reliable company should give you a range of pickup time, which may change according to the flight status and be available on the day of your flight.
A reliable transfer in the correct vehicle reduces the stress level associated with arrival in or departure from Malaga significantly.
