Traveling from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport (AGP): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport (AGP) taking off from here.
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg. Malaga Airport is located in Málaga.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to AGP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to AGP leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights that take off from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is roughly 48 kilometers from central Johannesburg. It takes 50 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city center.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to AGP flight:
About Malaga Airport (AGP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near AGP instead:
Pick up a Malaga Airport rental car and discover Málaga and beyond with your own set of wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Malaga Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, central Málaga is around 14 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It takes around 50 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport (AGP)
At the moment, $331 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $596. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to AGP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Johannesburg to Malaga Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport (AGP)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Málaga. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport (AGP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to AGP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Málaga, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Málaga
Start your Málaga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Malaga Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
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