Ryanair plans to add two daily flights between Málaga and Madrid while high-speed rail services linking the capital with Andalucía remain suspended. The flights are scheduled to operate from Saturday 14 November until Sunday 10 January, covering the Christmas and New Year period.
The airline says the additional services will provide more than 50,000 seats, with fares starting at €49.99. Tickets went on sale on 30 October, according to the announcement. Flight times and the Madrid airport to be used were not specified in the material available.
The rail disruption follows a fatal train crash near Urda in Toledo. High-speed services between Madrid and Andalucía, including Málaga, have been suspended; the rail infrastructure operator Adif has not given a date for their return. Renfe has stopped selling tickets on the route until 13 December, while saying that date does not necessarily mean the line will remain closed until then.
For passengers who already have rail bookings, Renfe is allowing affected customers to change or cancel tickets without charge. Iryo passengers are advised to contact the operator about their reservations. Travellers should check directly with their train company before making replacement plans, as services could resume before the end of the current ticket-sale suspension.
Other travel options are also being expanded. The discovery report says Volotea is adding nearly 100 flights between Madrid and Andalucía, including Málaga, from 13 November to 16 December, with basic fares capped at €75 per journey. Long-distance coaches and car-sharing are alternatives, though the report also notes that drivers should expect heavier traffic over the All Saints long weekend.
Ryanair’s announcement offers another direct option for people travelling between the Costa del Sol and the capital, but the starting fare is not a guarantee that every seat will be available at that price. Passengers should check schedules, airport details and current fares before booking. The timing of the flights’ start means they will not cover the period before 14 November.