Malaga Airport

Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the main airport in Andalusia. In 2012, it was also the fourth busiest airport in Spain. In 2017, it handled over 18 million passengers.

It is also the oldest Spanish airport still in operation. Of the three Spanish airports that participated in the Toulouse-Casablanca air route in 1919, it is the only one still in service today.

It serves 150 destinations in 34 different countries. Many EU member states are included, as well as third countries. Several airlines also operate flights to Gulf countries (Saudia, Etihad Airways, or Gulf Air). There are also connections to North Africa (Royal Air Maroc Express, Air Arabia…) and the Middle East (Israir, Turkish Airlines…). Malaga Airport also has a transatlantic route to Montreal, Canada, operated by Air Transat.

Not all flights are subject to the same regulations, but most often, it is the European regulations that apply.

Flights covered by European law at Malaga Airport

Malaga Airport is subject to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 governing European civil aviation.

This regulation applies to the following flights:

flights departing from an airport located within the European Community area (including Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland);
flights arriving at one of these airports, operated by an airline based within the same European Community area.

If your flight is heading to Malaga, it depends on where it departs from and the airline operating it.

For a flight from Casablanca, Morocco, European law applies if it is operated by Iberia, a Spanish (and thus European) airline. However, it does not apply if the flight is operated by Air Arabia, a Moroccan (and thus third-country) airline.

What rights does Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 guarantee you?

If you are covered by Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, the airline transporting you guarantees the following rights.

The right to be taken to your destination

By purchasing your plane ticket, you ensure you have the correct documentation and arrive on time for boarding. If you meet these requirements, the airline must take you to your destination.

In the event of cancellation or overbooking, they must offer a replacement flight.

If no suitable solution is found, you are entitled to a refund without charge.

The right to care

In case of significant delay, you might need to have a meal or stay overnight at a hotel.

The airline must cover your expenses under certain conditions. If you need to make phone calls, the airline may also cover the cost of two calls.

The right to compensation

European regulations provide for a fixed compensation.

In case of delay, the amount ranges from €250 to €600. You are entitled to this after delays of between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the type of flight.

In case of cancellation, compensation is due even for short delays. The amount ranges from €125 to €600. If you are denied boarding due to overbooking, the same compensation scale applies.

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Want to claim compensation? Delayed will assist you with your claim

Have you experienced a flight disruption at Malaga Airport? You may be entitled to compensation.

As provided by European regulation (EC) No 261/2004, you can make a claim up to two years after your flight.

Finding the process difficult? Delayed can help you through it.