Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta one hour behind Athens.
Every week, there are eight Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, pick the 00:25 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:35 with Ryanair.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ATH to MLA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Valletta (and then seeing more of Malta!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 72.41% of its services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to MLA flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Crete Chania Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, Rs5,367 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs10,734. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to MLA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ATH to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals to explore Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Valletta. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Athens International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
You've seen Valletta, now it's time to discover more of Malta. Travel around 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to check off its must-visit sights. From St Helen's Basilica to Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Qormi is another standout destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without a visit to Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.
