Travelling from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
To ensure you get on your CIA to MLA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CIA and MLA:
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Manchester Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, R 1,078 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,832. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CIA to MLA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CIA to MLA.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
73.18% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Rome to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CIA. Whether you have an early flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're coming in on a late Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MLA:
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 top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Valletta. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Valletta in April.
Book your flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CIA to MLA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another must-experience destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without dropping by Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.