Spain Expat Press
Marlon Gallego Bosbach
11 October 2026
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is set to undergo its most significant modernization since the opening of Terminal 3 in 2010. According to the current schedule, construction work is due to begin in 2029 and last approximately seven years. This was announced by the new airport director, Sergio Millanes. However, the planning phase must first be completed, and the construction contracts put out to tender and awarded.
The project is expected to cost a total of around 1.5 billion euros. Of this amount, more than 850 million euros is already earmarked in Aena’s investment program for the 2027–2031 period. Around 570 million euros from this initial package is allocated for actual airport operations. The remaining funds are to be made available during a subsequent investment period.
The aim is not solely to create new space; rather, the goal is to reorganize existing processes and eliminate bottlenecks within the airport. According to Millanes, this affects virtually all passenger flows – from security and passport control to the arrival and departure areas...
