Lisbon to Málaga flights
Málaga lies 472 km (293 mi) south-east of Lisbon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lisbon | Málaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 517,802 | 592,346 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | LIS, 6 km out | AGP, 9 km out |
Clocks in Málaga are 1 h ahead of Lisbon right now, so a 1 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Málaga
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lisbon
Lisbon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cascais Airport (CAT, 18 km).
Arriving in Málaga
Málaga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,500 ft | 53 ft |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (regional) | GRX | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,514 ft | 1,860 ft |
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Staying in Málaga
Our booking partner lists 5,476+ places to stay in Málaga (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 870 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (440), and 5 are five-star. Across 663 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 727,239 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Málaga from Lisbon?
472 km (293 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lisbon.
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Málaga by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Málaga?
Málaga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Lisbon).
Which airports are used for Lisbon to Málaga flights?
Typically Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP); Málaga also has GRX.
What currency do I need in Málaga?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Málaga?
Our booking partner lists 5,476+ places to stay in Málaga, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.