Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Leave enough time to catch your LCY to MLA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LCY and MLA include:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 2,337 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,081. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LCY to MLA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London City Airport to Malta International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LCY to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LCY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London City Airport to Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Reserve a hotel close to MLA if you're on a late London City Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience more of Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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 by car.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London City Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London City Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malta you'll want to see. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
If you're eager to discover 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 among its highlights.