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The distance between Santiago de Compostela city center and Santiago Airport is 13 kilometers. Among the means of transportation that can be preferred for getting to the airport from the city center, the buses stand along  as they are providing direct access to the Santiago Airport terminal from many points in the city. The fare of buses is more convenient than the Santiago taxis; however the passengers opt for taxis generally as the buses depart at certain hours from the center and pick passengers from certain stops.  

Taxi

By taking a taxi from the center of Santiago de Compostela, you can get to the Santiago Airport at a fixed fare. The taxi fare that you would pay to travel between the city center and Santiago Airport is approximately 22 dollar. However, you should keep in mind that a fixed taxi fare may only apply to those taking a taxi from certain points in the center, and in case you take a taxi from another point you may have to pay the amount shown in the taximeter device. Taxi fares can be a bit higher between 10 pm and 7 am and on weekends and holidays in the city. If you need to take a taxi during the weekend or on a holiday, and you still do not want to overpay, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi drivers of Santiago de Compastela and get on the vehicle after this to get to Santiago Airport.

Public Transportation

Means of public transportation offer both an easy and economical way to travel with direct intervals from many points in the area close to Santiago Airport. If you want to take a bus from Santiago's center, you can take an airport bus from many points such as Capilla San Lázaro, the central train station, the bus terminal or the Rúa da Rosa, and get off at Santiago Airport terminal airport and ease your access to the airport in Santiago by bus. You can also get on a bus going to the airport from different centers such as Burela, A Coruna, Sobrado and Lugo.

Burela buses pick up passengers from points like Mondoñedo, Vilalba, Curtis, Ribadeo, Viveiro and Foz.  You can get information about the schedules and fares of buses departing from Santiago de Compostela by calling 981 311 213.

Buses departing from A Coruna, on the other hand, depart from in front of Hotel Atlántico and take their passengers directly to Santiago Airport, without stopping at any other point.  

You can get on the buses departing from Sobrado from different points on the route such as Arzúa, Boimorto and Arca.

It is also possible to prefer the buses departing from Lugo direction and passing through Palas de Rei and Guntín, Arca, Mélida, Ferreiros and Arzúa and taking their passengers to Santiago Airport in order to travel to the airport from these regions. You can get information about the fares that vary based on the routes regardless of the bus schedules and days by reaching out the call center of the bus company.

Car Rental

You can also consider renting a car to get to the airport from the city center in Santiago de Compostela. You can choose one of the global car rental companies serving in the city such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar or Enterprise and reach Santiago Airport in about 20-30 minutes depending on the region that you are departing from.  You will see the branches of the car rental companies that are serving in the city center at Santiago Airport. Thus, you can easily deliver the car you have rented from the city center to the branch at the airport and start waiting for your flight at the waiting lounges at the terminal.  

Airport Information

Passengers at Santiago Airport terminal can make benefit of a free and unlimited internet connection available at the airport. Some of the standard services offered at the airport include lost goods offices, information desks from where you can get information about every detail at Santiago Airport and a children's playground a. Emergency assistance is also available at the airport in case of need.

You can choose Sibarium Delicatessen if you want to get some wine or snacks at Santiago Airport. There also ideal shops for those passengers who want to buy drinks, cosmetics, tobacco or something sweet at the airport.

You can visit the Adolfo Domínguez store in Santiago Airport terminal in case you want to wear fashionable clothes or bring some as a gift to your loved ones. You can find shoes and bags at the store selling both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Demmokratic Sport Store which is also located at Santiago Airport terminal is ideal for you in case you want to look for sneakers and clothes suitable for sports.

There is also a lottery area at the airport, Apart from all these great areas, where you can try your luck by playing games. Keep in mind that you can continue waiting here for your flight after playing a game here.  

By tasting delicious meals from European cuisine in cafes and restaurants such as La Pausa, Eating Point and Il Caffe di Roma, located at the airport terminal, to have a much more enjoyable experience while waiting for your flight.

In case you need to leave your car at the airport, you can make benefit of the secure car park at Santiago Airport, available for both short and long term parks.

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.