How to find cheap flights to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, Rs61,487 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Malta International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MLA for Rs97,454.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to discover a great deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Valletta by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Valletta, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Malta International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Valletta
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Valletta.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MLA.
If you want to experience Valletta at its liveliest, lock in your flights to MLA for August. Being on holiday during peak periods generally means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Valletta then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you head off. August is the warmest time of year in Valletta, with averages of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
February sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 11ºC to 16ºC.
June gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in Valletta.
October has the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Malta International Airport, these major airlines make getting to Valletta easy:
If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your MLA plane ticket with airBaltic. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+1 timezone at MLA.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to MLA. Book a room at one of these stays near Malta International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Start your Valletta break sooner by picking up a car hire in MLA. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are trusted suppliers to select from here.
Flights out of Malta International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 73% of the time. This percentage helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Valletta from Malta International Airport (MLA)
MLA is about 8 kilometres from central Valletta.
Once you've landed from your flight to MLA, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
Valletta has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Valletta highlights
These leading sights should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Valletta:
St. John's Co-Cathedral: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres west of the city centre.
Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Valletta. This park is roughly 0.32 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Harbour cruise 3 cities trip: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres south of the centre of Valletta.
How to get to Victoria from Malta International Airport (MLA)
Heading straight for Victoria? From MLA, it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there. The city is about 40 kilometres from the airport.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Nadur
If Nadur is where you want to be, public transport should take around 2 hours 15 minutes from Malta International Airport. This city is about 27 kilometres from MLA.
It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to drive to Nadur.
Explore more of Malta
Malta has plenty more waiting for you. Venture on to Birkirkara, located about 6 kilometres north-west of Valletta. Flyboard Malta, Artisans Centre and St Helen's Basilica are just the start of its must-sees.
Qormi might just become one of your favourite stops in Malta. You'll find it roughly 3 kilometres north of Valletta. Chapel Of Saint Francis, Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi and Qormi are among the highlights.
Or set out for Mosta, about 8 kilometres north-west of Valletta. Rotunda of Mosta, Sagra Familja and Kappella San Silvestru are just a taste of what's waiting.
