How to travel from La Palma to Málaga, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Málaga is around 1,591km (989 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from La Palma to Málaga by plane, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Málaga → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Binter Canarias
+ 3 othersFerry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then Cordoba-Central and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€415($415)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Málaga.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€565($565)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Málaga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Málaga by plane, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between La Palma and Málaga is around 1,591km (989 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,542km (958 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from La Palma and Málaga by plane.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Málaga is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Málaga is to fly which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Málaga. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Málaga. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from La Palma and Málaga. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and arrive at Malaga (AGP) - via Tenerife (TFN). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from La Palma to Málaga. There is however a flight that goes via Tenerife (TFN). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from La Palma to Málaga typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP).
The closest major airport to Málaga is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Málaga. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to Málaga. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Málaga is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Málaga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 30m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,591km (989 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 2 days 3h | €415($415) | once a week | 2,109km (1,310 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 22h | €565($565) | twice a week | 1,836km (1,141 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Málaga
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Ferry operators
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Train operators
Airports near Málaga
The following major airports near Málaga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Málaga
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Málaga
Jerez Airport (XRY)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Málaga