Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
There are 72 London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport flights each week to choose from.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to AGP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport, so getting to Málaga (and then touring more of Spain!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Vueling is a leader in on-time performance for LGW to AGP flights, with 87.5% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and AGP include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
19 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport flight. A return flight starts from 35 €. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to AGP, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to AGP.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW land on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near AGP:
Explore without limits with a Malaga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and chase adventure across Málaga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Malaga Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Málaga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Málaga, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to AGP in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Málaga. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga, Ceuta is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac.