- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Flights from Málaga to Tarragona depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 692 km distance in 1h 35m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 692 km |
Average flight duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:30 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£79
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£266
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
1 h 35 m
Flights on 07 Sept
39
Distance
692 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Málaga to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Tarragona will cost around £266 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £79.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 39 flights from Málaga to Tarragona, including 14 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 692 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UX5038 · UX7703
VY2118
VY2112
VY2110
IB5044
VY2110
VY2118
FR 3081
FR 482
VY2112Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £64, while a coach costs an average of £103.
Distance: 692 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price | £103 Average Price | £124 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 4m Average total duration 20h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Tarragona:
A flight is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average £88.
A flight is £39 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average £103.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Coach takes on average 20h 34m.
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tarragona flights for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS454 · OS401 | 19:50 Malaga Airport | 13h20 | 9:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2112 | 20:05 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 21:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN3738 · SN3697 | 20:40 Malaga Airport | 14h55 | 11:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX5038 · UX7703 | 21:10 Malaga Airport | 19h25 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX5038 · UX7701 | 21:10 Malaga Airport | 11h45 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2118 | 23:05 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 0:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
LX2121 · LX1954 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 7h35 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2121 · LX1958 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 11h20 | 17:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2121 · LX1956 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 12h40 | 19:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2110 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5036 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5032 · UX7703 | 7:10 Malaga Airport | 9h25 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3081 | 8:30 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5042 · UX7703 | 8:35 Malaga Airport | 8h00 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB528 · IB411 | 9:10 Malaga Airport | 3h35 | 12:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB528 · IB413 | 9:10 Malaga Airport | 4h50 | 14:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2114 | 9:40 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 11:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5040 | 9:40 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 11:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN3734+ SN3705 | 10:05 Malaga Airport | 10h25 | 20:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2111 · LX1950 | 13:15 Malaga Airport | 10h20 | 23:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2111 · LX1956 | 13:15 Malaga Airport | 5h55 | 19:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1149 · LH1124 | 13:15 Malaga Airport | 20h15 | 9:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1149 · LH1136 | 13:15 Malaga Airport | 6h30 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1149 · LH1138 | 13:15 Malaga Airport | 9h50 | 23:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB1004 · IB417 | 13:25 Malaga Airport | 3h55 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
OS452 · OS405 | 13:50 Malaga Airport | 6h00 | 19:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1833 · LH1818 | 14:35 Malaga Airport | 7h50 | 22:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2116 | 14:35 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 16:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5042 | 14:35 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 16:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX2115+ LX1952 | 16:50 Malaga Airport | 16h00 | 8:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2115 · LX1950 | 16:50 Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 23:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2122 | 16:55 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 18:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5048 | 16:55 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 18:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5050 · UX7703 | 17:05 Malaga Airport | 23h30 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1151 · LH1124 | 17:35 Malaga Airport | 15h55 | 9:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB1006 · IB427 | 17:35 Malaga Airport | 5h15 | 22:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
FR 482 | 18:45 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 20:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1835+ LH4160 | 18:45 Malaga Airport | 16h20 | 11:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1835+ LH4128 | 18:45 Malaga Airport | 13h40 | 8:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
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Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare rather than tipping heavily.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Tarragona by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Málaga to Tarragona flights use the Malaga Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Tarragona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Malaga Airport is 8 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 30 minutes, with paid options for longer access. ATMs are located in Terminals 2 and 3, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Malaga Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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