What airport should I arrive to?

For the Teen Homestay Program in Benalmadena, you should arrive to the Malaga International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall. From Malaga, you will taken to your homestay in Benalmadena which is about 8 km from the Malaga International Airport.

When should I arrive?

You should plan to arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Sunday between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada on a Saturday and flying overnight for a Sunday morning arrival in Europe.

How can I get to Malaga from the US/Canada?

There are no direct flights between the US/Canada and Malaga so you will need to change planes at an airport hub in the UK or Europe (typically London, Paris or Madrid). Here are some possibilities (your travel agent may have additional options):

• Fly to London Heathrow on British Airways from the US/Canada - Fly to Malaga from London Heathrow on British Airways
• Fly to Paris CDG on Air France from the US/Canada - Fly to Malaga from Paris CDG on Air France
• Fly to Madrid on Iberia from the US/Canada - Fly to Malaga from Madrid on Iberia
• Fly to Madrid on any commercial airline from the US/Canada - Fly to Malaga on Air Europa

I'm not comfortable making an overseas flight connection at an international airport

We completely understand your concern.  If this is your first independent overseas trip you may prefer to attend a program that does not involve an overseas flight connection. If this is the case, we suggest you consider either the Teen Residence Program in Tarragona or the Teen Homestay Program in Costa Rica.

Can The Learning Traveller recommend a travel agency that can help me with my travel arrangements?

The Learning Traveller and STA Travel have joined together to offer participants customized and affordable travel options.  STA Travel is the worldwide leader in student and youth travel, offering low fares, flexible tickets, and expert advice from experienced travel advisors.  Together, The Learning Traveller and STA Travel offer all of the support and services you'll need to make your language learning adventure memorable, worthwhile and fun!

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

Please note: The Teen Homestay Program in Benalmadena starts on a Sunday and ends on a Sunday.  You should plan to arrive/depart between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Sunday or departures after Sunday. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!