Travelling from Dubai to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Malta International Airport (MLA). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Malta International Airport is located in Valletta.
Your flight from Dubai to MLA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to MLA departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to MLA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of flights leaving Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Malta International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MLA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Malta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Malta International Airport is Rs37,029. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs89,536. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to MLA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Malta International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Dubai to Malta International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Valletta. August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Malta International Airport (MLA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Dubai to MLA flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Malta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 11ºC and 16ºC.
More about Valletta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Valletta right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Malta International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Valletta when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to St. John's Co-Cathedral followed by Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip.