Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you get on your PHX to AGP flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Malaga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PHX and AGP include:
London Heathrow Airport
New York Newark Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of PHX.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is around 5 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Malaga Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
Consider booking a hotel near AGP if you're catching a late Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Malaga Airport rental car and explore Málaga and beyond with your own wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Malaga Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, Málaga is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Malaga Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Málaga. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Malaga Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to AGP in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Málaga. Around 483 kilometers away to the north, popular attractions include Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
Around 121 kilometers south-west of Málaga, Ceuta is another favorite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac.