Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Málaga is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 40 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to AGP flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Málaga (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
With 78.21% of services landing as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to AGP flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and AGP:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport flight is R 1,243. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,548. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to AGP.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to AGP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AGP instead:
Pick up a Malaga Airport rental car and discover Málaga and beyond with your own wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Malaga Airport about one week before your travel date.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Málaga in January.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malaga Airport for July if you want to explore Málaga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to AGP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Málaga. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Ceuta is another essential stop in Spain and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. No journey is complete without experiencing Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.