Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to MLA start from 07:35 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 22:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATH to MLA flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Valletta, Malta. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport:
Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ATH to MLA flights, with 73.17% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and MLA:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Chania International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport flight is Rs5,931. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs12,851. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to MLA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ATH to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLA if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience more of Valletta and beyond.
Booking your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Valletta in April.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Malta International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another essential stop in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without a visit to Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.