Benalmádena is about 11 to 16 km from Málaga Airport, depending on whether you mean straight-line or road distance.

Travel time

A taxi or drive usually takes around 13 to 15 minutes in normal traffic. Public transport can take longer, with some options around 20 to 40 minutes.

Practical view

  • Straight-line distance: about 10–12 km.
  • Road distance: about 15–16.4 km.
  • Taxi fare estimates in recent listings are roughly €23–30 from the airport to Benalmádena.

What this means

For most travelers, Benalmádena is very close to Málaga Airport, so it’s usually an easy short transfer.

The short answer is: about 15 km by road and roughly 15 minutes by car or taxi.