Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Valletta and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MLA to BCN start from 00:45 — the first with Vueling. The latest departure is at 22:45 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 35 weekly Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MLA to BCN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MLA to BCN flights, with 84.85% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MLA and BCN:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, Rs6,532 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs13,723. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MLA to BCN by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MLA to BCN.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Malta International Airport, 72.79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Malta International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're getting in on a late Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Malta International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MLA to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
