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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.
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£79
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£170
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
1 h 31 m
Flights on 23 Oct
40
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 £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £79.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 40 flights from Málaga to Tarragona, including 13 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 692 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 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.
FR 3183
UX5032 · UX7701
UX5038 · UX7701
LX2121 · LX1954
UX5042 · UX7701
VY2011
VY2013
VY2015
VY2019
FR 3183Flights from Málaga to Tarragona depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 10 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 30m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 692 km |
Average flight duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:30 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tarragona flights for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
LH1119 · LH1138 | 14:55 Malaga Airport | 8h10 | 23:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2115 · LX1950 | 16:50 Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 23:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2115+ LX1952 | 16:50 Malaga Airport | 16h00 | 8:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX5050 · UX7701 | 17:05 Malaga Airport | 15h50 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1151 · LH1124 | 17:45 Malaga Airport | 15h55 | 9:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4183 · LH4128 | 18:45 Malaga Airport | 13h40 | 8:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4183 · LH4160 | 18:45 Malaga Airport | 16h20 | 11:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4183+ LH1812 | 18:45 Malaga Airport | 17h55 | 12:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2015 | 19:30 Granada Airport | 1h30 | 21:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 482 | 19:40 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5046 | 20:45 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 22:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY2120 | 20:45 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 22:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5038 · UX7701 | 21:10 Malaga Airport | 11h45 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX5038 · UX7703 | 21:10 Malaga Airport | 19h25 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2118 | 23:55 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 1:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5044 | 23:55 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 1:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 23 October | |||||
UX5032 · UX7703 | 6:20 Malaga Airport | 10h15 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX5032 · UX7701 | 6:20 Malaga Airport | 26h35 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2121 · LX1954 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 7h35 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2121 · LX1956 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 12h40 | 19:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2121 · LX1958 | 6:30 Malaga Airport | 11h15 | 17:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2019 | 6:40 Granada Airport | 1h30 | 8:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY2110 | 6:45 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 482 | 7:00 Malaga Airport | 1h35 | 8:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5042 · UX7703 | 8:35 Malaga Airport | 8h00 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX5042 · UX7701 | 8:35 Malaga Airport | 24h20 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY2011 | 9:20 Granada Airport | 1h30 | 10:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY2114 | 9:45 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 11:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW533 · EW522 | 9:55 Malaga Airport | 9h50 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN3734+ SN3705 | 10:05 Malaga Airport | 10h25 | 20:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1119 · LH1134 | 11:10 Malaga Airport | 7h05 | 18:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1119 · LH1138 | 11:10 Malaga Airport | 11h55 | 23:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1119 · LH1136 | 11:10 Malaga Airport | 8h35 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1833 · LH1818 | 12:30 Malaga Airport | 9h55 | 22:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1149 · LH1138 | 13:00 Malaga Airport | 10h05 | 23:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1149 · LH1136 | 13:00 Malaga Airport | 6h45 | 19:45 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 | |
VY2120 | 13:20 Malaga Airport | 1h40 | 15:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY2013 | 14:10 Granada Airport | 1h30 | 15:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 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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