Travelling from Bucharest to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Malta International Airport (MLA) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Bucharest to Malta International Airport flight.
Malta International Airport is located in Valletta. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Malta International Airport (MLA). You can pick from 6 direct services each week. Ryanair operates a 7:15am departure between OTP and MLA.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to MLA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Malta International Airport (MLA) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
When taking off from OTP, you can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Malta International Airport with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from OTP to MLA.
With a reliable 80.77% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Malta International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near MLA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Bucharest to Malta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 456 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Malta International Airport. A return flight starts from R 982. These fares can change based on availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to MLA.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Bucharest to Malta International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to Malta International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Malta International Airport (MLA). Plan your visit to Valletta in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Bucharest to MLA plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Valletta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Malta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Valletta
Start your Valletta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Malta International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. St. John's Co-Cathedral, Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip are leading attractions which should be on every Valletta itinerary.