Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Stockholm and Valletta share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave enough time to catch your ARN to MLA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Valletta (and perhaps some other great parts of Malta!). Browse the direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers ARN to MLA flights is Ryanair. Its services land as planned 74.29% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ARN and MLA include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from ARN arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Stockholm Arlanda Airport from central Stockholm, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ARN:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Book a hotel close to MLA if you have a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valletta and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Valletta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ARN to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malta waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another essential stop in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without seeing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.

