Malaga connections: high-speed trains and new air routes
After a difficult start to the year marked by inclement weather and a serious accident, high-speed rail connections in Malaga now have a date for the restoration of service in two stages. In addition, new routes will connect Malaga airport with new destinations. If you have not yet discovered the secrets of one of the most attractive cities in the world, it is becoming increasingly easy to change that situation...
The start of 2026, marked by storms and unstable weather, has served an important purpose in the region: the recovery of water reserves. This paves the way for what could be one of the most spectacular springs and summers in recent years.
And now, following the interruption of rail services in the capital of Malaga due to the effects of the storms, they are about to return. This is in addition to the new air connections established to Malaga's Pablo Picasso Airport.
Restoration of high-speed rail services
After several weeks of uncertainty due to the accident, aggravated by the negative consequences of the storm front that has hit the area, it seems that Renfe now has the dates for the restoration of high-speed services that were interrupted by the various incidents that have affected the railway infrastructure in recent weeks.
- Stage 1, partial reopening: since 17 February, service has been partially restored under the Alternative Transport Plan, as the Antequera–Málaga section must be covered by bus.
- Stage 2, full restoration: although no fixed date has yet been set, the high-speed service connecting Malaga and Madrid is expected to be fully restored in early March.
New routes from Malaga – Costa del Sol Airport
Following a record-breaking 2025 at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, also known as Pablo Picasso Airport, 2026 is expected to bring new connections and new frequencies.
Here are some of the most notable new routes and those with increased frequency:
- Daily connection Malaga – New York, United Airlines
- Daily connection Malaga – Bahrain, GulfAir
- Daily connection Malaga – Doha, Qatar Airways
- Daily connection Malaga – Riyadh, Saudia Airlines
- Daily connection Malaga – Seoul, Korean Air
In addition to these and other new connections to and from Malaga Airport, there are now more connections to cities such as Warsaw, Brno, Lübeck, Marrakech, etc.
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