The cheapest way to the airport. Nothing listed is quicker.
Cercanías C1
C1 · Renfe Cercanías MálagaPickup, hours & luggage
Boards at. Málaga Centro-Alameda, the end of the line — or María Zambrano, 3 minutes later
EUR 1.80, a two-zone single. A return is EUR 3.60 — two singles, valid the same day only. Children under six travel free, up to two per adult ticket. Buy at the machines or ticket office, to use within two hours; a contactless card or phone also opens the gates, but you must tap out as well as in, or the card is charged the five-zone maximum.
Luggage. A commuter train with space by the doors; no limit is published.
Hours. From Centro-Alameda: 05:20, 05:55, 06:30, then every 20 minutes to 21:30, then every 30 to a last train at 23:30 — 52 departures Monday to Friday, 49 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.