Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta five hours ahead of Charlotte.
Your CLT to MLA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CLT and MLA include:
Frankfurt Airport
Dublin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport flight is $286. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $657. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CLT to MLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CLT to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights that take off from Charlotte Douglas International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 4 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CLT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel near MLA if you're catching a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is approximately 5 miles from the center of Valletta. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Valletta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 77ºF and 86ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from CLT to MLA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 52ºF and 61ºF on average.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malta just waiting to be explored. Around 3 miles west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another standout destination in Malta and is around 3 miles south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without seeing Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.