Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to MLA start at 10:50 — the first with KM Malta Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with KM Malta Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 14 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LHR to MLA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
KM Malta Airlines offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with KM Malta Airlines on this route.
KM Malta Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to MLA flights. A dependable 95.69% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 1,132 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,583. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to MLA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to MLA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and discover more of Valletta and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Valletta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MLA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malta just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Malta, consider Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are key highlights.
