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Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport vs Antalya Airport
Detailed comparison of AGP and AYT on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Málaga AGP scores 7.5/10 — Costa del Sol gateway with year-round UK routes. Train to Málaga city ~12 min. Compare /airports/palma for Balearics. See /guides/malaga-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.2Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.2/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Marbella, Nerja, Granada, and Costa del Sol resorts
Year-round UK service — stronger winter sun market than northern Spain airports
Cercanías train to Málaga centre ~12 min; coach links to Marbella and Estepona
Sala VIP and Priority Pass lounges — moderate queues off-peak
Overview
Gateway to the Costa del Sol, Andalusia, and Gibraltar region — dense year-round UK schedule on Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, and BA.
Costa del Sol access
AGP sits 8 km from Málaga city and 45–60 min by road from Marbella depending on traffic. Pre-book transfers in summer.
2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year
7.1/ 10
How good is Antalya Airport?
Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.1Very Good
On-time6.9Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.4Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel
Overview
Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.
UK package holiday traffic
Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.
Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.
FAQ
Which is better, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport or Antalya Airport?
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.
Which has better lounges, AGP or AYT?
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores higher for lounges at 7.2/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, AGP or AYT?
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) has stronger on-time performance at 7.3/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.
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