English Along the Costa Tropical.
Collect your bags at Malaga Airport and a Zonetransfers driver with your name takes you straight to El Ejido, 194 km away. From €208 for the whole vehicle.
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El Ejido is about 194 km east of Malaga Airport, around 1 hour 55 minutes on the A-7. A private transfer costs from €208 per vehicle and from €250 in a minivan, to the town, Almerimar or Balerma.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car fare | from €208 |
| Minivan fare | from €250 |
| Route length | 194 km |
| Typical time | 1 h 55 min |
Zonetransfers prices the whole vehicle, so four travellers pay what one would.
Along the Costa Tropical.
Past Adra and the greenhouse plains.
Town centre, Almerimar or Balerma.
| Vehicle | Seats | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Car (E-Class or similar) | 4 seats | from €208 |
| Van (V-Class or similar) | 8 seats | from €250 |
| Group coach | from 9 | ask for a quote |
Child seats are free on request and are fitted before you arrive.
Bags collected, step out into arrivals: a sign with your name marks your driver. Early or late, the driver follows your flight.
If you arrive on a non-Schengen flight, allow for the passport queue: the free waiting hour starts when the plane lands.
Your voucher carries the meeting point and a 24-hour phone line.
| Area | Arrival |
|---|---|
| Town | Centre and businesses. |
| Almerimar | Resort with marina and golf. |
| Balerma | Coast, own destination. |
Business trips. Give the company address.
Not listed here? Every address in the area can be booked.
Resort marina with restaurants.
Course next to the resort.
Coastal dunes and lagoons.
Business centre of the area.
Resort season in Almerimar
For a Schengen flight from Malaga, be collected in El Ejido about 4 h before departure; for the UK or another non-Schengen destination, about 4 h 30 min.
The Malaga Airport to El Ejido fare starts at €208 per vehicle (van for 5–8 from €250), paid online and the same day or night.
Plan on 1 h 55 min for the 194 km from the arrivals exit to El Ejido.
Yes. Almerimar, the resort with the marina and golf course, is part of El Ejido; give the hotel or apartment and the fare from €208 per car applies.
Yes, seats for toddlers and older children are free when requested; a baby seat is arranged by phone or email.
Cars and minivans cancel free up to 48 hours before; minibuses and coaches up to 96 hours before.
All rules are in the conditions of sale.
Your landing time and where you stay in El Ejido are enough for an instant price for the whole car.
We booked a transfer from London Heathrow to Brighton for a few days by the sea. It was nice to get straight into the car after landing instead of dealing with trains and luggage. The journey was comfortable and everything went as planned.(10/29/2026) William Brooks
Used Zonetransfers for a trip from Milan to Lake Como. The pickup was arranged in advance, which made planning the day easier. Comfortable journey and no issues along the way.(10/21/2026) Daniel Foster
We travelled from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port to catch a ferry. Having the transfer arranged in advance took some of the stress out of the journey. We got to the port with time to spare.(10/15/2026) Sophie Williams
Booked a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to our accommodation in the city. We had quite a bit of luggage and didn't fancy dealing with public transport. Everything went smoothly(10/11/2026) Thomas Reed
We needed a transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to our hotel near the Eiffel Tower. The driver was easy to find and we went straight to the hotel. Just what we needed after a long flight.(10/02/2026) Emily Parker
We booked a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos. There were four of us with suitcases, so having a car waiting for us made things much easier. Straightforward booking and a comfortable journey(09/29/2026) Oliver Bennett
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed