One can reach Malaga by plane or train. There are flights from New York, Atlanta, or Miami to either Barcelona or Madrid. Trains from these cities travel to Malaga. Unfortunately, there are no airports in Malaga that service airlines from the US. But fret not because Barcelona and Madrid just train rides away. Flying into Barcelona/Madrid When flying into El Prat Airport in Barcelona, one can travel from most major American cities. For example, Delta Airlines travels from New York direct to Barcelona. The same airline also travels from Atlanta to this part of Spain. The Atlanta flights, however, are seasonal. The level has flights from Boston, New York, and San Francisco to Barcelona. On the other hand, United Airlines also flies from Newark in New Jersey to El Prat. The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid also services flights from the States. New York, Dallas, and Miami all have direct flights from the US to Madrid. Delta also flies from Atlanta and New York to Madrid. From either Madrid or Barcelona, one can fly domestically or take the train to Malaga. Flying into Malaga The Airport of Malaga (AGP) sits right smack at the center of Costa del Sol. While the airport services international flights, none are from the US as of this time. Most are from London and other European nations. There are, however, domestic flights. Fortunately, there are flights from Madrid or Barcelona to Malaga. So, you can fly to either Madrid or Barcelona from the US, then off you go to Malaga. Going to Malaga from Madrid by Train The fastest from Madrid to Malaga is by taking the AVE high-speed train if you are traveling by train. The travel time takes about 2 hours and a half from Madrid. Reservation fees can range from 10 Euros to 23 Euros. The price depends on whether you choose a first- or second-class seat. You can either make reservations online or at the train station. When making reservations online, visit eurail.com/en/book-reservations. This is the high-speed train. Other trains are not as fast. They come cheaper, though. Going to Malaga from Barcelona Barcelona is a bit far off from Malaga. But some trains travel from here. Trains from Barcelona to Madrid take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Tickets would cost around 60 to 120 Euros. Buses from Barcelona to Madrid are cheaper at 30 to 40 Euros. So, if you are traveling to Malaga via Barcelona, your route should be Barcelona to Madrid to Malaga. When flying domestically, different airlines travel from Barcelona to Malaga. When pressed for time, flying from Barcelona should be faster. Depending on the airline, plane fares can be anywhere from 40 to 110 Euros for a one-way ticket. Madrid’s plane tickets may be a bit more expensive. The cheapest starts at 50 Euros or so for a one-way ticket to Malaga. But no matter the time it takes or the amount you pay, Malaga is beautiful. Plus, you are in for a great experience of seeing Africa.