Travelling from Colombo to Malaga Airport (AGP): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Malaga Airport (AGP) departing from here.
Malaga Airport is located in Málaga. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to AGP won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Malaga Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Break up your flight from Colombo to Malaga Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and AGP are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
You can get to CMB from the centre of Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to AGP flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Malaga Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AGP:
Grab a Malaga Airport rental car and discover Málaga and beyond with your own set of wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Colombo to Malaga Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, central Málaga is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Malaga Airport (AGP)
Currently, C$457 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Malaga Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,087. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to AGP, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Malaga Airport (AGP)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Malaga Airport (AGP). July is the busiest month to visit Málaga. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Colombo to AGP flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Malaga Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Málaga
Start your Málaga trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Malaga Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Málaga trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Camino de Santiago, Museo Picasso Malaga and Alcazaba.
Explore more of Spain
Málaga will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-west of Málaga, a visit to Ceuta will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Plaza Señora de África.
Melilla is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Málaga. No trip is complete without visiting Barrio del Real, Alcazaba Garden and Plaza de Armas.