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✈️ Cheap flights to Malta
Compare fares to Malta from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Malta Intl (MLA). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Malta
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Malta Intl | Valletta | Main |
Malta International Airport at Luqa has direct flights from many European cities. High-speed ferries connect Valletta with Sicily, and the islands are a popular cruise stop.
📅 Best time to fly to Malta
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny weather and swimmable seas without peak summer heat.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and November – mild, quieter and good for sightseeing, though the sea is cooler.
Avoid: No bad time – July and August are hot and crowded, while winter is mild but windier with some rain.
Weather by month in Valletta
- 16°Jan⛅
- 16°Feb⛅
- 18°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 24°May☀️
- 28°Jun☀️
- 31°Jul☀️
- 32°Aug☀️
- 28°Sep⛅
- 25°Oct⛅
- 21°Nov⛅
- 17°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Malta
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Valletta | 2,103 km | 3 h 10 min | |
| New York → Valletta | 7,385 km | 9 h 35 min | |
| Los Angeles → Valletta | 10,843 km | 13 h 45 min | |
| Chicago → Valletta | 8,315 km | 10 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Valletta | 8,763 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| San Francisco → Valletta | 10,716 km | 13 h 35 min | |
| Toronto → Valletta | 7,645 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Paris → Valletta | 1,755 km | 2 h 45 min | |
| Frankfurt → Valletta | 1,647 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| Dubai → Valletta | 4,054 km | 5 h 35 min | |
| Delhi → Valletta | 5,847 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Mumbai → Valletta | 5,962 km | 7 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Valletta | 9,873 km | 12 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Valletta | 16,092 km | 20 h 05 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Malta
- Valletta – A UNESCO-listed fortress capital overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Mdina – The atmospheric 'Silent City', a medieval walled town on a hilltop.
- The Three Cities – Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua, the Knights' original base, with quiet streets and marinas.
- Gozo – Greener and slower-paced, with the Citadel, temples and great diving sites.
- Comino – A tiny island famous for the Blue Lagoon and crystal-clear swimming.
- Marsaxlokk – A fishing harbour filled with colourful luzzu boats and a Sunday fish market.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights to Malta: questions
What is the main airport in Malta?
The main international airport is Malta Intl (MLA) in Valletta.
How long is the flight from London to Malta?
A nonstop flight from London to Valletta covers about 2,103 km and takes around 3 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Malta?
April to June and September to October – warm, sunny weather and swimmable seas without peak summer heat.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Malta?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and November – mild, quieter and good for sightseeing, though the sea is cooler.
Do I need a visa to fly to Malta?
It depends on your passport. See our Malta visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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