Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is Spain’s third-busiest airport and an important destination for European tourism. It processes nearly 25 million passengers each year, connecting the Costa del Sol to other parts of Europe and beyond.
How many passengers pass through Málaga Airport each year?
Málaga Airport handles over 20 million passengers annually and is one of Europe’s fastest-growing major airports in recent years.
- Malaga Airport (AGP) processed 24.92 million passengers in 2024. This was an 11.5% increase YoY and a new all-time record.
- The airport exceeded its pre-pandemic high of 19.86 million in 2019 by 25.5%.
- Passenger traffic fell sharply to 5.16 million in 2020 (pandemic).
- A strong recovery followed: 8.87 million in 2021 and 18.46 million in 2022.
Domestic vs International Passengers
Málaga Airport has a strong international profile. Most passengers travel for leisure from major European destinations.
- International travelers reached 20.7 million in 2024, accounting for 83% of total traffic, up 13% YoY.
- Domestic travelers totaled 4.3 million, making up 17% of traffic (5.2% increase YoY).
Passenger Demographics
- 39% of travelers at Malaga Airport in 2024 were in the 30-49 age bracket. 30% were aged 15-29 and 18% were 50-64 years old.
- Those aged over 64 made up 8% of passengers and children under 15 accounted for 5%.
- Gender distribution showed 53% female passengers and 47% male.
Aircraft Operations at Málaga Airport
Málaga Airport manages around 150,000 aircraft operations annually.
- There were 174,915 takeoffs and landings in 2024, up 8.2% from 161,684 in 2023.
- The airport previously peaked at 144,939 operations in 2019, before declining to 59,668 in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Which airlines operate the most flights out of Málaga Airport?
Low-cost carriers dominate Málaga’s airline market.
- Ryanair led in 2024 with 7.7 million passengers and a 31% market share
- Vueling (part of IAG) served 2.91 million passengers, capturing 12%
- EasyJet followed with 2.45 million passengers (10%)
- Norwegian carried 1.39 million passengers (6%)
Monthly Trends in Passenger Traffic at Málaga Airport
Málaga Airport sees strong seasonal fluctuations. Peak activity occurs during the summer months, though there is increasing demand in shoulder seasons.
- In 2024, the busiest months were July (2.66 million passengers), August (2.65 million) and June (2.48 million).
- The least busy months were January (1.34 million passengers) and February (1.42 million).
Passengers by Travel Purpose
- 65% passengers departing from Málaga Airport traveled for holidays.
- Visiting friends and relatives accounted for 13% and business trips comprised 12%.
How many routes are there from Malaga Airport?
- Malaga Airport served 275 routes in 2024, an increase from 253 routes in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
- The airport served 240 international routes and 35 domestic routes.
- Among the international routes, 222 were to Europe, 10 to Africa, 6 to the Middle East and Asia, and 2 to the Americas.
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Which destinations are the most popular from Malaga Airport?
- London LGW recorded the highest passenger volume in 2024 with 1.2 million travelers.
- Barcelona recorded 1.02 million passengers and Amsterdam AMS approximately 912,000 passengers.
- Dublin recorded 832,000 passengers, while AS Madrid-Barajas 698,000 passengers.
How much cargo does Málaga Airport handle annually?
Málaga Airport handles over 3,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
- The airport handled 3,588 tonnes of freight in 2024, a 27.9% increase from the 2,806 tonnes handled in 2023
- Cargo traffic surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with 2024 figures exceeding the 2019 total of 3,080 tonnes
- The airport experienced a significant cargo decline during the pandemic, dropping to just 912 tonnes in 2020
- Recovery has been robust, with cargo volumes steadily increasing from 1,501 tonnes in 2021 to 2,194 tonnes in 2022.
Notable Incidents at Malaga Airport
- 13 September 1982: Spantax Flight BX995 overran the runway after an aborted takeoff, hitting vehicles and a building. 50 people died, 110 injured
- 13 October 2000: Hijacked Sabena Flight 689 landed safely in Málaga. The hijacker was arrested
- 29 August 2001: Binter Mediterráneo Flight BIM8261 crash-landed near Málaga after engine failure, killing four people
Málaga Airport Fast Facts
- Terminals: 3 (T1, T2, T3), plus a General Aviation Terminal and a Cargo Terminal
- Runways: 2
- Runway 13/31: 3,200×45 m
- Runway 12/30: 2,750×45 m
- Commercial aviation parking stands: 70
- Boarding gates: 48
- Baggage reclaim carousel: 19
- Check-in counters: 142
- Self-service kiosk: 16
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