Málaga's Museum of Airports and Air Travel

Museo Aeronáutico de Málaga (also known as AEROMUSEO, or the Museum of Airports and Air Travel) is an aviation museum in the Churriana district of Málaga, housed in the original passenger terminal building of Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The site sits next to the airport's general aviation terminal and the San Miguel brewery, roughly 8 km from Málaga's city centre.

Where exactly is it located?

The museum occupies a historic building that served as the airport's passenger terminal from 1948 to 1968. Once retired from active airport operations, the terminal was converted into an exhibition space dedicated to the history of air transport in Málaga. Because the building sits right next to the runway area, a visit puts you close to an operating airport rather than in a standalone city-centre venue.

What will you actually see inside?

The exhibition spans more than 5,000 m² and is organized into several themed rooms: a flight simulation room, a room dedicated to general aviation, and a room recreating the historic 1948 terminal itself. Seven real aircraft are on display on the grounds. Three of them — a DC-3, a DC-9, and a Convair 440 — can be boarded, and visitors are even able to sit in the cockpit at the controls. This is what sets the museum apart: as far as available information indicates, it is the only museum in Spain, and likely in Europe, that lets visitors climb aboard the exhibited planes and take a seat in the pilot's chair.

How much does it cost and when should you go?

Admission is free. The museum is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 20:00, and Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. It's worth budgeting extra time for the visit, since going through the aircraft interiors — cockpits included — takes noticeably longer than walking past display cases.

How do you get there?

The museum is located in the Churriana district, right next to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport and its general aviation terminal, close to the San Miguel brewery. It's about 8 km from Málaga's city centre, making it an easy stop by car or even for travelers with a layover at the airport.

Who is this museum for?

It's a natural pick for aviation enthusiasts and transport history buffs, but it also works well for families with children who want to see real aircraft up close and step inside them. The combination of a historic terminal building with hands-on access to the planes — sitting in the cockpit, walking through the passenger cabin — makes the visit far more engaging than a typical museum walkthrough behind glass.

Frequently asked questions

Is admission free? Yes, entry to the museum is free.

Can you go inside the aircraft? Yes. Three of the seven aircraft on display — a DC-3, a DC-9, and a Convair 440 — can be boarded, cockpit included.

What are the opening hours? Tuesdays from 10:00 to 20:00, and Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.

How far is the museum from central Málaga? About 8 km, in the Churriana district next to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport.