Malaga is where the Costa del Sol begins, and private jet charter at Malaga Airport runs through a separate general aviation terminal off the old Aeroclub road. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs and immigration are also available around the clock.
The runway is 3,198 metres, so every business jet can land. A slot is mandatory before the flight plan is filed, and flights without one are not permitted. A handling agent is compulsory.
Charter-A requests the slot and appoints the handler, then confirms at booking. That is the whole sequence, and Charter-A handles it before you travel.
Flying privately to Málaga
Passengers on private flights are normally handled through the general aviation terminal, which is separate from the passenger terminals. Customs is processed inside the FBO terminal. Jetex and Universal Aviation operate from it, and the airport also lists AviaVIP, Málaga Business Aviation FBO, Sky Valet, Air Taxis Handling, General Aviation Service and United Aviation Services.
Runway 13/31 is 3,198 m by 45 m. Private flights depend on available capacity. Charter-A arranges the slot and confirms at booking. Hours and handling are confirmed at booking, subject to availability.
Málaga-Costa del Sol airport guide
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| Location | Terminal de Aviación General, Carretera del Aeroclub s/n, Aeropuerto de Málaga, Málaga, 29004 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LEMG · IATA AGP |
| Region | Andalusia (Costa del Sol), Spain |
| Nearest city | Málaga — About 15–20 min to Málaga city centre (10 km) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Customs and immigration are also available around the clock. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (24 hours), inside the FBO terminal |
| Runway | 13/31 – 3,198 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,198 m runway, rescue and firefighting category 9 |
| Handling / FBO | Jetex Málaga · Universal Aviation Spain · AviaVIP (Aviapartner Málaga FBO) · Málaga Business Aviation FBO U.T.E. · Sky Valet Spain · Air Taxis Handling · General Aviation Service · United Aviation Services |
| Private terminal | Separate general aviation terminal off the old Aeroclub road; FBOs include Jetex and Universal Aviation |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es, jetex.com, universalaviation.aero). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Málaga
The Costa del Sol draws holidaymakers and second-home owners to Marbella, Puerto Banús and the golf courses behind the coast, while Málaga itself has a lively old town and the Picasso museum. Ronda and the white villages lie inland. The airport is about 10 km from the city, 15 to 20 minutes by road.
Private jet flight times to Málaga
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 910 nm · 1,690 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 1,005 nm · 1,860 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,160 nm · 2,140 km | 3 hr 35 min | 3 hr |
| Paris | 800 nm · 1,480 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 745 nm · 1,380 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr |
| Nice | 680 nm · 1,260 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Málaga is a sector of about 910 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Málaga: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Malaga Airport?
Yes. The 3,198 m runway handles every business jet. A slot is mandatory and a handling agent is compulsory.
Is Malaga Airport open 24 hours?
Yes, every day of the year, and customs and immigration are also available around the clock. A slot is still needed before the flight plan is filed.
How far is Malaga Airport from the city?
About 10 km, around 15 to 20 minutes by road to the centre. Drive times to Marbella and other resorts are confirmed by Charter-A when it arranges your ground transport.
Where is the private terminal at Malaga?
The general aviation terminal is off the old Aeroclub road, separate from the passenger terminals. Charter-A confirms the FBO.
How long is the flight from London to Málaga by private jet?
About 2 hr 50 min in a light jet and 2 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 910 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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