Travelling from Chicago to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Malta International Airport (MLA).
Valletta is six hours ahead of Chicago. Malta International Airport is located in Valletta, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to MLA, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to MLA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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Flights that depart from RFD reach their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Malta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Rs75,190 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Malta International Airport. Return flights start from Rs139,027. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to MLA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Malta International Airport (MLA). Visit Valletta in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Book your Chicago to MLA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Malta International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 16ºC.
More about Valletta
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There are plenty of terrific things to do in Valletta when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at St. John's Co-Cathedral followed by Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip.
