Malaga to Cork Flights

Malaga Airport

Travellers leaving the Costa del Sol region of Spain can depart from the busy Malaga Airport, officially known as the Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The airport is located on Avenida Garcia Morato, approximately five miles south-west of the centre of Malaga and three miles north of Torremolinos. It is the southernmost airport in continental Europe, serving as the transportation hub for holidaymakers to the Costa del Sol area. This three-terminal airport offers direct flights to over sixty countries, with service from over forty carriers, including Ryanair, British Airways, and Air Berlin. With all of the flight options available, the easiest way to find the cheapest airfare is to use ebookers to compare flights and make your travel arrangements.

Parking at the Airport

The airport offers short- and long-term parking lots for people who want to drive their own car to the airport. The P1 lot is a three-minute walk to the terminals and charges approximately €15 per day. The P3 lot is the long-term lot and charges about €8.80 per day. A free shuttle takes you from this lot to the terminals, and the ride takes about five minutes.

Airport Ground Transportation

There are a number of convenient ways to get to the airport. Taking a taxi is your most expensive option. If you take a taxi, expect to pay a minimum fare of €20, even from nearby locations. The airport has both a bus and a train station located on the grounds. The train station is located in Terminal 4, connecting the centre of Malaga and Torremolinos to the airport in about ten minutes for a cost of around €1.60. The bus station is located underground and can be reached from the arrivals level of the transportation hub or from arrivals in Terminal 3. Bus A costs €2 and runs every thirty minutes, stopping at Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque.

Dining at the Airport

Malaga Airport has a number of options available for you to get a bite to eat before boarding your plane. Most of the restaurants and cafés are located on floor one in Terminal 3, including Whopper Bar, Pizza Hut, and Burger King. If you want coffee, there is a Starbucks-Upper Crust on floor one in Terminal 2. There is also a Cafe & Te in the public zone area of Terminal 3, where you can get coffee, tea, and pastry in the morning before your flight.

Visiting Cork Airport

Situated on the banks of the River Lee in southern Ireland, Cork is the third-largest city in the country. Due to its heritage as the "rebel city," many landmarks and attractions in Cork offer visitors insight into Ireland's historical past. When traveling to Cork, you'll land at Cork Airport, which is located five miles south of the city centre. It is served by many domestic and international airlines, and you can find low-cost airfare on one of these by using ebookers.

Transportation from Cork Airport

If you booked a rental car with ebookers, you can pick it up at the counter in the arrivals concourse. Bus Eireann offers a direct route to the bus station on Parnell Street in Cork. If you'd prefer a private ride, you'll find the taxi stand just outside the main terminal of Cork Airport.

Weather in Cork

The weather in Cork is mild, but unpredictable. Though temperatures rarely drop below freezing and rarely rise above 25°C, rain is frequent, and the city is often foggy. On average, summer temperatures range between lows of 11°C and highs of 17°C. Winter temperatures average lows of 3°C and highs of 10°C. You should keep the heavy precipitation in mind when packing for your trip to Cork.

Things to Do in Cork

The city of Cork offers visitors a charming blend of the old and the new. You can visit Cork Vision Centre, which features a scale model of the city and often hosts art exhibits. Explore the city's historical past with a stop at Elizabeth Fort, St. Finnbar's Cathedral, and Shandon Church. If you'd like more insight into the city, you can take a guided tour with Cork Historic Walking Tours. Several festivals throughout the year draw crowds from all over the world, including the Midsummer Festival between June and July, the Jazz Festival in October, and the Film Festival in November. Every weekend, you can visit the Elizabeth Fort Market Festival on Barrack Street. This weekly event celebrates the city of Cork and offers a wide variety of traditional foods and crafts for visitors to enjoy.