Spain's resort coasts have a well-developed public transportation network, which makes life much easier for tourists. If you're wondering how to get to Benalmadena from the airport, just remember the following information.
A convenient way to travel is by bus, which starts directly from the third terminal of the airport. The stop is on the ground floor of the terminal, in the arrivals area. It only takes 50 minutes to get to Benalmadena. The buses run every 1-2 hours. The fare is 3.55 EUR. On weekdays buses to the airport from Benalmadena run from 9:00 to 17:15, and on weekends and holidays - from 7:00 to 17:15. From the airport to Benalmadena, buses run from 9:00 to 20:45 on weekdays and from 8:00 to 16:15 on weekends. You can see a detailed bus timetable on the website.
There are also commuter trains to Benalmádena. From Maria Sambrano station to Arroyo de la Miel station in Benalmádena, trains stop at the airport every 20 minutes. Travel time on such a train takes only half an hour and the fare to Benalmadena costs 2 EUR. You can see a diagram of the terminal with the train stop here.
It's also possible to take a cab from the airport to Benalmadena, but it will be quite expensive. You can book a cab right at the airport. The parking lot of taxis at the airport.
