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Málaga Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

7 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

5890 Km

Transportation to Airport from New York City Center

John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport

There are many transportations methods available to get from the city center to the airport. No matter where you are in New York City you have access to the metro. Take the metro to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station, both of which are close to the airport; from there you can get on the AirTrain line and take it all the way to JFK.  

To get from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn to JFK you can take metro line A to Howard Beach Station. Then get on the AirTrain, which provides transportation to the terminals. The duration of the trip can vary according to where in the city you are departing from, but it usually takes around 60-75 minutes.  

To get from Manhattan to JFK you can take metro line E or the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train. Both lines go to Jamaica Station, from where you have to get on the AirTrain to get to the airport terminals. LIRR is the fastest option while the metro is the cheapest option. To get from the north of Queens or the south of Brooklyn to JFK, you can take the J line or the Z line. The metros and trains run every 5-10 minutes.

The NYC Airporter express shuttle bus service is another transportation alternative. These shuttles depart from Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal and the total time to get to JFK takes about 90 minutes. One thing to consider when picking this method of transportation is the varying traffic conditions. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes.  

Airport Information

JFK International Airport is the busiest airport in the United States, in terms of international passenger entry into the country. JFK serves passengers with 6 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, and Terminal 6. Close to 100 airlines from 50 countries land at this large airport. AirTrain trains provide transportation between the terminals. There are parking lots in various parts of the terminals, which can accommodate a total of 15,000 vehicles. These parking lots offer both short-term and long-term parking.

There are a total of 5 large hotels located in close proximity to the airport: Crowne Plaza, Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Radisson and Gardens Inn. These hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport. To get to the hotel shuttles, first get on the AirTrain and take it to Federal Circle Station. You can access the hotels using the shuttles that depart from this station. The 6 passenger terminals at the airport all offer a wide variety of eating and drinking venues. Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonalds, Euro Cafe, Starbucks, New York Hotdog, Eat & Go Istanbul, Wendy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Subway are only a few of them.

If you want to go shopping your options are endless. There are many Duty Free shops like International Shops Duty Free, DFS Duty Free, and Duty Free Americas. You can also find many brand name stores like L’Occataine, Pandora, Swatch, Hudson, Victoria Secret, M&M’s Store, Best Buy, Guess, Hermes, Mont Blanc, and BVLGARI. Lounge services belonging to various airlines, like British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, KLM, and Air France are scattered throughout all the terminals.

Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 have the most lounge services. The airport contains a total of 22 lounges. You can connect to the internet at the airport for a fee. There are daily or monthly unlimited plans or you can also connect by paying an hourly usage fee.


Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

From Penn Station, one of the city’s major stations located in central Manhattan, you can get to Newark Liberty Airport Station in about 30 minutes by taking the NJ Transit train or the Amtrak train. From this station you need to get on the AirTrain trains, which depart every 3 minutes and get to the airport terminals in about 10 minutes.

The Newark Airport Express service is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. These buses depart from Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal and the total time to get to Newark Liberty Airport is about 60 minutes. If you are going to use this method of transportation we recommend taking the varying traffic conditions into account. These buses run every 30 minutes.  

Airport Information

Newark Liberty Airport was the first airport to open in New York. It is ranked second in terms of passenger density, after JFK. Newark Liberty Airport has a total of 3 passenger terminals, Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. Terminal A is divided into 3 satellite buildings. Terminal B was expanded into a 3 level facility. Terminal C was built after Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal C only handles United Airlines and United Express flights.

Like JFK, AirTrain trains provide free transportation between the terminals and the parking lot.

There are a variety of restaurants and cafes located in all 3 terminals, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Subway, Market Fresh, Villa Pizza, Phillip’s Seafood, Wendy’s, Java Moon Cafe, and World Bean.

If you want to go shopping your options are endless. There are many Duty Free shops like EJE Duty Free, Duty Free Shop, and Dufry Duty Free. You can also find many brand name stores like Swatch, Hudson, Best Buy, The Body Shop, Sunglass Hut, MAC, and L’Occataine. Lounge services belonging to various airlines, like British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, and Porter Airlines are scattered throughout all the terminals.

Terminal B offers the most lounge services. You can connect to the internet at the airport for a fee. There are daily or monthly unlimited plans or you can also connect by paying an hourly usage fee.

Transportation to Malaga City Center from Airport

Malaga Airport

Malaga is located on the southernmost part of not only Spain but also Europe. This city which is in the Andalusian Autonomous Community is a place where the eastern and western civilizations coincide with each other. The city, which still holds the traces of Andalusian architecture and culture even today, is located 100 km north of the Gibraltar Strait just above the Costa Del Sol i.e. Sun Beach. It is possible to encounter the name Pablo Picasso frequently in the city where this famous painter was born.

The city welcomes its guests with its wonderful beaches, temperate Mediterranean climate, easy transportation alternatives to different cities, the warmth of flamenco music and the port opening to the African continent. There are a great number of streets that are close to traffic in the city center. Because the most of the places to be seen in the city are very close to each other, you can visit these places only by walking and discover the beauties of the city without needing any means of transportation. Despite this, it is possible to enjoy the city by taking advantage of the hop on - hop off tourist buses or renting a bicycle.

Buses and trains are available as the public transportation vehicles for further distances. You can buy your ticket by paying 1 Euro for one pass or you can get daily or weekly tickets to make your travel more economical.

You should not forget that only a few bus routes operate during the later hours. From the main train station in Malaga there are high-speed train running to approximately 20 different cities. You can get your train tickets in advance from this company's website or you can obtain information only the schedules and fares of these trains.

Taxi and car rental alternatives are always available. There are a great number of car rental companies in the city center and white taxis with blue stripes at their doors are always ready for offering service.

The distance between the airport and the city center is only 8 km. There are enough alternatives to get to the city center from Malaga International Airport. The bus stop just in front of the airport and the train station just across the street are waiting for passengers who prefer public transportation. On the other hand, you can also use car rental, taxi or shuttle service alternatives considering the short distance to the city center.

Bus

You can easily get to the city center in about 15 minutes by using the express bus route 75, which departs from the airport. You can get your ticket by paying 3 Euro when you get on the bus. Do not forget that you can only pay in cash. The buses operate from 07:00 to 12:00 midnight.

Train

When you get out of the terminal 4, you will see train station. The trains that depart every 20 minutes offer an easy alternative for the transportation to the city center. The travel lasts approximately 12 minutes.

You can get your ticket from the machine at the station by paying 3,60 Euro. An important point is that the transportation to the city center by train is provided between 06:44 am and 12:54 am. If you will arrive at the airport at late hours, there is no appropriate public transportation alternative.

Hotel Shuttle Services

In Malaga, a city commonly visited by tourists, there are hundreds of accommodation alternatives ranging from 5-star chain hotels to hostels, and most of them offer airport shuttle service. Before arriving in Malaga, you can get in contact with your hotel whether they provide this service or not. If your hotel provides airport shuttle service, you can make a reservation by providing your estimated time of arrival.

Taxi

You can see the white taxis of Malaga waiting in front of the gate of the arrival terminal 3. The drivers of the airport taxis can be able to speak English. You may have to pay extra amount for your baggage in these taxis.

At the airport where two separate taxi companies operate, both companies offer service with two different tariffs. During the weekdays, they demand normal fares between 06:00 am and 10:00 pm. However, during the weekends from 10:00 pm to 06:00 am or official holidays, they demand higher fares.

You can also make a reservation to use the airport taxis. The cost is about 20 Euro but it can change depending on the traffic situation, but they will take you to the city center in about 20 minutes in a comfortable way.

Car Rental

If you want to have a comfortable and quick travel from the airport to the city center, you can consider renting a car from one of the car rental companies which will offer you many vehicle alternatives. You can see the offices of various car rental companies following the passport control at the airport. In addition, you can see these companies in the parking are. Reservation in advance is a better option for you.

Renting a car will not be the right choice in terms of transportation if you will only visit the most important places in Malaga and not planning to see nearby places or cities. Most of the places to be visited are close to each other and you can visit them by walking. If you still prefer renting a car, drive to the link road MA-23and connect to the highway M-20. It is enough to follow the exit of Malaga to reach the city center. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes.

Shuttle Service

Malaga Airport has an advanced shuttle service system. If you want to take advantage of this service, which offers a wide range of services ranging from buses to exclusive luxury cars, you can make a reservation by learning route information from the internet. We recommend that you make a reservation in advance. These stylish and comfortable vehicles are waiting for their passengers right in front of the long-term parking area and taking you to their offices in the city center. The travel lasts an average of 20 minutes.

Bicycle

Renting a bicycle in the city transportation is a preferable method due to its affordable budget and practicability. However, it may not be the right option because of your baggage or the 8-km distance to the airport. This should be the one of the last options you should choose.

Weather in Malaga

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 8ºC - Max 18ºC
MondayMin 11ºC - Max 18ºC
TuesdayMin 9ºC - Max 17ºC
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 17ºC
ThursdayMin 9ºC - Max 17ºC

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