Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport.
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to AGP start at 07:10 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 13:55 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your IST to AGP flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Málaga — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and AGP:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
At the moment, $104 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $238. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IST to AGP, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IST to AGP by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AGP instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Malaga Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and venture far and wide through Málaga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Malaga Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, Málaga is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Málaga in January.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Malaga Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Málaga, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to AGP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Málaga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north of Málaga, a trip to Salamanca will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Ceuta is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. No trip is complete without a visit to Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.