Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport.
Bordeaux and Valletta share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave enough time to catch your BOD to MLA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Valletta (and then seeing more of Malta!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BOD and MLA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, R 475 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 950. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BOD to MLA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BOD to MLA.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Of all flights leaving Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% land on time at their destination.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BOD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLA if you have a late Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Valletta in April.
When reserving your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Malta International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to MLA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to explore other corners of Malta. Journey about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to tick off its leading attractions. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.