Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is one hour behind Heraklion and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your HER to MLA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between HER and MLA include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Larnaca International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Rs17,193 is currently the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs53,543. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HER to MLA, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from HER.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HER? If you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's main sights.
Booking your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Valletta in April.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Malta International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HER to MLA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
You've seen Valletta, now it's time to explore other parts of Malta. Journey about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Qormi is another well-known destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without dropping by Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.
