Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is two hours behind Ankara and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your ESB to MLA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ESB and MLA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 1,197 is currently the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,137. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from ESB to MLA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ESB to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Of the departures from Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Esenboga International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel near MLA if you're catching a late Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in 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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Valletta in April.
Lock in your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to explore other parts of Malta. Travel around 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.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Malta, head for Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are highlights.
