Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Valletta and Zagreb share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from MLA to ZAG start from 08:05 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MLA to ZAG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Zagreb (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 78.67% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MLA to ZAG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MLA and ZAG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Memmingen Allgäu Airport
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
76% of flights that depart Luqa Malta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Luqa Malta International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MLA:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Zagreb Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and find adventure across Zagreb and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Zagreb Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Zagreb. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Zagreb Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MLA to ZAG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Rijeka is another standout destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No journey is complete without a visit to Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.