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Verdict

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.8/10.

Score comparison

Metric Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport Leeds Bradford Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.5 6.8
On-Time Performance 7.3 6.6
Passenger Experience 7.4 6.7
Facilities & Comfort 7.8 7.0
Lounge Score 7.2 6.5
City Málaga Leeds
Country Spain United Kingdom
Terminals 3 terminals (T2/T3 main) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 22M+ 4M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy AGP — Málaga-Costa LBA — Leeds
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Málaga, Spain · AGP · #1 in this comparison

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

3 terminals (T2/T3 main) · 22M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport?

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 Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic 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 score 7.2/10

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.

UK261 on return UK legs; EU261 on EU departures.

Leeds, United Kingdom · LBA · #2 in this comparison

Leeds Bradford Airport

1 terminal · 4M+ passengers/year

6.8 / 10

How good is Leeds Bradford Airport?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) scores 6.8/10 (Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.6), passenger experience (6.7), and facilities (7.0). Lounge quality rates 6.5/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Leeds Bradford LBA scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic — Yorkshire's main airport. Jet2 and Ryanair hub. LBA Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus to Leeds city centre ~30 min. UK261 covers all departures.

FlightLogic Score 6.8 Good
On-time 6.6 Departure reliability
Experience 6.7 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 6.5 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic 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
6.6
Passenger Experience
6.7
Facilities & Comfort
7.0
Lounge score 6.5/10

Highlights

  • Yorkshire and West Yorkshire gateway — avoids Manchester or London positioning for Leeds, Bradford, and Harrogate
  • Jet2 base with strong Mediterranean and Canary Islands package traffic
  • LBA Lounge (Priority Pass) for business departures — pre-book at peak
  • UK261 applies to all LBA departures including Ryanair and Jet2

Overview

Yorkshire's primary airport — Jet2 and Ryanair leisure hub with growing KLM and Eastern Airways connectivity to Amsterdam and Aberdeen.

Yorkshire regional connectivity

Leeds Bradford serves West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the Leeds city region with Jet2 as the dominant carrier plus Ryanair, KLM (Amsterdam hub), and Eastern Airways. Long-haul requires positioning to MAN or LHR — compare /airports/manchester for Emirates and Singapore options.

The single-terminal layout is compact but security queues build at early-morning Jet2 banks in summer — arrive 2+ hours before departure.

FAQ

Which is better, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport?

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.8/10.

Which has better lounges, AGP or LBA?

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores higher for lounges at 7.2/10, versus Leeds Bradford Airport at 6.5/10.

Which airport is more on-time, AGP or LBA?

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) has stronger on-time performance at 7.3/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.6/10.