Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bologna.
Take your pick of eight weekly Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BLQ to MLA flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating BLQ to MLA flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and MLA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, R 277 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 593. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BLQ to MLA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BLQ to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of all flights departing from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BLQ:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're getting in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MLA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Valletta. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to MLA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malta waiting to be explored. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like 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.