Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf.
Every week, there are four Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport flights. To get going early, pick the 06:30 Eurowings flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:00 with KM Malta Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUS to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Valletta (and then discovering more of Malta!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating DUS to MLA flights. A dependable 91.67% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DUS and MLA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport flight is R 703. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,137. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUS to MLA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
When it comes to Dusseldorf International Airport's on-time performance, 78.28% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and chase adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Booking your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DUS to MLA in February if you like 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 just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.