How to find cheap flights to Malta International Airport (MLA)
$902 is currently the cheapest price we've found for a round-trip flight to Malta International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MLA, the lowest fare is $408.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to MLA goes up or down.
We recommend booking around six months before takeoff. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Valletta. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Valletta, think about taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Malta International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Valletta
May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Valletta.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. See fares for an entire month and find a flight to MLA that suits your budget and itinerary.
Fly to Valletta in August if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MLA, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Valletta are usually cheaper.
With averages of between 25ºC and 30ºC, August is when Valletta is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from 11ºC to 16ºC, February has the lowest temperatures.
Flying to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Offering direct flights to Malta International Airport, these top airlines make getting to Valletta easy:
Be curled up in bed soon after your flight to MLA. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Malta International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Valletta from Malta International Airport (MLA)
MLA is located about 8 kilometres from central Valletta.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to MLA, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Make every moment in Valletta count by choosing one of these top hotels:
Valletta highlights
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Around 0.16 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this top sight deserves a place on your to-do list. Start your adventure here after your flight to Malta International Airport.
Lower Barrakka Gardens
Visit Lower Barrakka Gardens and you'll be crossing off one of the top attractions in Valletta. It's roughly 0.32 kilometres south-east of the centre.
The Malta Experience
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 0.32 kilometres east. It's also a classic addition to any visit to Valletta.
Complete your trip with a Valletta car hire
Be sure to browse our car rentals in Valletta after you've found your hotel and cheap flight to Malta International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it a breeze to compare prices and hit the road in your dream ride.