IMPORTANT UPDATE (October 2014): The bus service from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena has been cancelled indefinitely.
UPDATE: From the 1st May 2013 the airport bus route will be extended and will reach the Holiday World Hotel Complex. Timetables are still not available but we will put them up as soon as they are.
We’ve got some great news for all those of you who travel to Benalmádena regularly but don’t particularly like to fork out €27 (each way) for a taxi from the airport to your hotel of choice (hopefully Sunset Beach Club ;-)). We started using www.taxiwizard.com.au it helps us save a ton of money.
The local bus company (Avanza Portillo) has just started an all new service (nºM128) which will run daily between Benalmádena Costa and Malaga airport. If you’re staying at Sunset Beach Club, the bus stops right outside the hotel – well… almost – so it’s really handy and will allow you to save quite a bit of money.
The price per person – and journey – is just €3.55 and children under 4 years travel free of charge :-). The only disadvantage is that travel time isn’t quite as quick as in a taxi; this new bus service takes approximately 1 hour from Málaga airport to Sunset Beach Club. The bus stops off at most of the hotels between Benalmadena and MalagaAirport, including the ones in Torremolinos.
Time table for Benalmadena to Malaga Airport Bus Service
Departure from Benalmádena (please note the bus will depart from the Holiday World Hotel Complex so will arrive at the Sunset Beach Club stop approx. 10 minutes later)
These times are subject to change so please check double check before making your travel plans.
Departure from Malaga to Benalmadena
For the Official Bus Timetable, please CLICK HERE
Hope you find this useful for your next trip to Benalmádena and Sunset Beach Club. Will you be using this new bus service? Let us know in the comments below…
Hi Sir/Madam:
We are going arrive at airport about 11:30am tomorrow, I just wonder where can we find the bus to the sunset beach club? We would like to use this bus service if we can find it in airport. thank you
Hi Denis,
The bus stop is just outside the Terminal 3 arrivals hall. Just look for the M128 bus which will bring you to Sunset Beach Club. Have a good trip and see you soon!
We will be arriving on 25 Jan 13 @13-25 at malaga airport, and are staying at the Sunset Beach club Benalmadena. Where do we get the public bus and the time of the bus to suit our landing time.
Thanking you,
Barry.
Hi Barry,
Glad to hear you’ll be coming to stay with us in January. To answer your questions, you’ll find the bus stop just outside the arrivals hall at Malaga airport, you need to take bus nº M128. If your flight arrives on time and your luggage comes out quickly you should be able to make the bus that leaves at 2:15 pm, if not you’ll have to wait until 4:15 pm.
Hope that helps. Have a safe flight and look forward to welcoming you to Sunset Beach Club soon.
Kind regards,
Justin
Thank you Justin.
We very much your appreciate your easy to follow instructions.we have stayed in the sunset beach club in november,so tha’ts why we are staying again,we found it the most pleasent and relaxing hotel.We were using taxie’s but now we know about the public buse’s it make’s it even better, thanks to you.
Kind regards and thank you.
I would like to enquire as to the cost of the M128 bus from the airport to the sunset beach club for three children aged 8, 10 and 12. just wondering if they’re charged same as adult? Thanks.
kind regards,
tina
Hi Tina,
As far as I know, the price is the same as for adults. It’s only children under 4 who can travel for free.
justin,
Thanks a mill for your reply, much appreciated. tina
My wife and I will be arriving March 5, 2013, for 4 weeks. Glad to hear that there is a bus to get to the Sunset Club. It is a lot cheaper than the service offered by the tour operator – around $100.Cdn.
Can’t wait to see sand and sea rather than snow and cold! 🙂
Yes Rick, the bus is great value for money… probably not as comfortable as the tour operator’s but you definitely get to save a lot of money 🙂 Look forward to welcoming you in March, hopefully it’ll be as sunny and warm as it is today… expecting 22ºC today.. yipeeee!
Hi, its usually about 1 hour… depends on the traffic.
Hi, just wondering if the Bus from airport goes anywhere near Benalmadena Palace Hotel. Thanks.
Hi, the bus from the airport stops very near the Benalmadena Palace Hotel (you’ll have to walk up the hill though 😉 )
Could you please tell me if the bus stops at the Vincci Selection Aleysa in Benalmadena..Thanks.
I would think it does stop there as its on the main road which goes towards the airport; however, I’m afraid I can’t confirm this. Best thing would be to contact the Vincci directly.
Hi Justin,
My mum and dad staying at sunsetbeach around middle of October, just wondering if bus still available then or is it only summer time, also do you know if they could avail of a shared transfer from airport, does many of your guests use this type of transport.
Hi, we are staying at the Sunset Beach Club in November and are hoping to use the bus, do we pay on the bus or do we have to buy tickets first.
Thanks
Hi, you can pay on the bus. The price is €3.60 per person. Hope that helps. Look forward to seeing you in November.
Hi I am staying in sunset beach club and arrive tomorrow is the bus available tomorrow? I land at aprox 11am and where can I find timetable… Kind regards Aine
Hi Aine, the bus leaves the airport at 12:15pm tomorrow… you’ll have to wait a little if your flight lands at 11am.
Hi arrive on the 10oct flight from dublin 7am flight can we get bus from aerport to sunset beach club
Hi Philip, I’m afraid that wont be possible as the local transport company has now stopped the airport bus service, apparently there were not enough passengers and they were losing money. Sorry.
Hi me and my parnet are goin to arrive in Malaga on the 3rd of September and I was wonderin which bus to take to get to CLC Benal Beach Apts in Benelmadena?
Hi, I believe the bus service from the airport has been cancelled so the best way to get to Benalmadena is by taxi or by train.
regards, Justin
Hi, we are travelling on 1st November, staying at Sunset beach. Is the bus still running?
Hi, I’m afraid this bus service is no longer running. Your best options are to take a taxi (approx. 28€) or you can also take the train to Arroyo de la Miel.
Hi we are planning to come to apartments Calle Amatista at Arroyo de la Miel in June and would love to visit Midas on a Sunday, do any buses run from these apartments please and if so do you know the times please?
Many thanks for all your help
Paula
Hi Paula,
We’re sorry but we don’t have that information. Maybe you can contact someone at the apartments you are staying at?