Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Málaga's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Málaga one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Each week, there are three Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PIK to AGP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Málaga (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates PIK to AGP flights. An impressive 82.76% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PIK and AGP:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport flight is ر.ق. 95. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 190. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PIK to AGP by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PIK? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
Book a hotel close to AGP if you have a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Malaga Airport rental car and explore Málaga and beyond with your own set of wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Malaga Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Malaga Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Málaga. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Málaga in January.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Malaga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIK to AGP in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Málaga, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 483 kilometres north to Salamanca to check off its top sights. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of Spain, consider Ceuta, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante are key reasons to visit.
