How to travel from Tenerife to Málaga, Spain
The distance between Tenerife and Málaga is around 1,477km (918 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tenerife to Málaga by plane, bus, 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 → Tenerife if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Malaga (AGP).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€105($105)
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the bus to Malaga Central Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Huelva then take the train to Cordoba-Central and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€535($535)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Huelva then drive to Málaga.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€515($515)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tenerife and Málaga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tenerife to Málaga by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Tenerife and Málaga is around 1,477km (918 miles).
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Tenerife and Málaga by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tenerife to Málaga is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Tenerife and Málaga is to fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tenerife and Málaga. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tenerife and Málaga. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tenerife and Málaga. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and arrive at Malaga (AGP). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tenerife and Málaga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
Vueling Airlines, Binter Canarias, Iberia and Air Europa fly between Tenerife and Málaga. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Tenerife to Málaga typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) 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 Tenerife to Málaga. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tenerife to Málaga is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tenerife and Málaga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €105($105) | hourly | 1,477km (918 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | €105($105) | hourly | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 23h | €295($295) | once a week | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | €535($535) | twice a week | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
| Ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, train | 2 days | €315($315) | once a week | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 16h | €515($515) | twice a week | 1,662km (1,033 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tenerife and Málaga
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Train operators
Bus companies
Socibus
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