Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to MLA start from 05:55 — the first with easyJet. The latest departure is at 21:40 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from 26 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LGW to MLA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Valletta holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Malta:
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
With 73.44% of services landing on schedule, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to MLA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and MLA:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, Rs14,024 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs27,212. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to MLA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to MLA.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Pick up a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Valletta in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MLA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.
