How to find cheap flights to Malta International Airport (MLA)
$522 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Malta International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MLA, the lowest fare is $195.
Stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to MLA fall, you'll get a notification.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Valletta. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Malta International Airport that come with a stop or two. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Valletta
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Valletta is typically May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MLA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to MLA. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of Valletta.
Travel in December if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Valletta are generally less expensive.
With averages of between 77ºF and 86ºF, August is when Valletta is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 52ºF to 61ºF.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? June is the driest month in Valletta.
The wettest time of year is November. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around six days of rainfall.
Flying to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Malta International Airport, these top airlines make reaching Valletta nice and easy:
Think about booking your MLA plane ticket with airBaltic. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 100% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+1 timezone at MLA.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Malta International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to MLA:
Malta International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This number reflects how often departing flights from MLA arrive without running late.
Getting to central Valletta from Malta International Airport (MLA)
MLA is about 5 miles from central Valletta.
Once you've landed from your flight to MLA, the drive to the center takes around 20 minutes.
Expect the trip to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Valletta, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Valletta highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Valletta:
St. John's Co-Cathedral: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.1 mile southwest of the center.
Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Valletta. This park is roughly 0.3 miles south of the center.
Valletta City Gate: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.3 miles southwest of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Valletta experience.
How to get to Victoria from Malta International Airport (MLA)
Headed to the nearby city of Victoria? It's about 25 miles from MLA. Give yourself around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to complete the journey.
Traveling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Mellieħa
Mellieħa is around 10 miles from Malta International Airport. If that's one of your stops, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The drive time to Mellieħa is roughly 35 minutes.
Explore more of Malta
There's loads more to see and do in Malta, starting with Birkirkara. St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt are must-do's in this city, which is about 3 miles northwest of Valletta.
Qormi is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Malta. You'll find it around 2 miles northwest of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are high on many visitors' lists.
Or take off to Mosta, about 5 miles northwest of Valletta. Rotunda of Mosta, Ta’ Bistra Catacombs and Wied Filep Dolmens are among the many reasons to go.
