London to Malaga flights

When fares to Malaga are lowest

Fares to Malaga are lowest outside the busy weeks: Easter and Semana Santa, UK May half term, the July and August school summer holidays, and Christmas and New Year. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares across the year, so you can compare dates before you commit.

Fares move with demand. School holiday weeks fill up early, so book those dates well ahead if your trip depends on them. Outside those weeks there is far more choice, and short notice trips are easier to price well.

If your dates are flexible, scan the fare calendar for the quieter months and let it guide you towards the lower fares. For fixed dates, the useful question is not the month but the day you book.

1. Open the live fare calendar on this page.
2. Find the month you want to travel to Malaga.
3. Compare the lowest fares shown for each date.
4. Pick a date that suits you and your budget.
5. Set a price alert so we email you when fares drop.

Direct flights and airlines on the route

Direct flights from London to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) are operated by Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Wizz Air. Nonstop is the simplest way to reach the Costa del Sol, and it avoids the risk that comes with separate tickets on self transfer routes.

You fly from London to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport, the main gateway for the Costa del Sol, so you land within easy reach of the coast resorts and the city itself.

Low cost airlines appear only inside self transfer routes, where you buy separate tickets and connect on your own. Separate tickets carry risk: if the first flight is delayed, the second airline has no duty to rebook you, so allow plenty of time between flights.

Spain is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year, so adjust your watch on landing and plan your onward transfer with that in mind.

Busy weeks on the London to Malaga route

The busiest weeks on the London to Malaga route are Easter and Semana Santa with its holy week processions, UK May half term, the UK school summer holidays in July and August, and Christmas and New Year. Fares and seats are under most pressure in these periods.

These weeks combine UK school breaks with Spanish festival dates, so demand from both sides builds at the same time. Book early if you must travel then, and check the fare calendar often.

If you have some freedom, travelling just outside these windows gives you more flights to choose from and a calmer arrival at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport.

Arriving in Malaga: phone, data and entry

Mobile networks in Spain include Movistar, Orange, Vodafone and Yoigo, with coverage up to 5G. Spain is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year. For entry rules, check the official rules for your passport before you fly.

A travel eSIM or a mobile top up means you land connected, ready for maps, transfer bookings and messages home. Check that your phone is unlocked before you travel.

Coverage up to 5G is widely available on the main networks, but speeds vary by location, so treat it as a guide rather than a promise for every street and beach.

Before you fly, confirm the official entry rules that apply to your passport. Rules can change, so check close to your departure date rather than relying on older advice.

How to get a price alert for your dates

We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Set a target that suits your budget and let the alert do the watching for you.

Start with the live fare calendar on this page to see this month's lowest fares, then choose your dates and set your target. The alert removes the need to check the route daily yourself.

This works well for Costa del Sol holidays, second home trips and family visits, where dates are often fixed but fares are not. If your plans are open, set alerts for more than one week and compare what arrives.