Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is six hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your IAD to MLA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IAD and MLA include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is Rs70,443. A round-trip fare is currently Rs169,001. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to MLA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Follow your own route with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
You've visited Valletta, now it's time to explore other corners of Malta. Travel around 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to tick off its must-visit sights. From St Helen's Basilica to Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Qormi is another sought-after destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without seeing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.