Travelling from London to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Malta International Airport (MLA). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
3 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Malta International Airport flight.
Valletta is one hour ahead of London. Malta International Airport is located in Valletta, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malta International Airport (MLA), with 14 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LHR to MLA is the 10:50am KM Malta Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 8:30pm with KM Malta Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to MLA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Malta International Airport (MLA) operate from here.
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Malta International Airport with KM Malta Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and MLA is KM Malta Airlines.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to MLA departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Malta International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Malta International Airport (MLA) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
You can take your pick of airlines that have direct flights from London to MLA departing from LGW. Get on board with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
easyJet has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to MLA route.
The top on-time carrier is British Airways. Its London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport flights land as scheduled 73.44% of the time.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Malta International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and MLA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MLA flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Malta International Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Glide above the clouds with any of these carriers that offer direct London to MLA plane tickets from STN:
Ryanair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from STN to MLA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Jet2.
Book a plane ticket from London to Malta International Airport (MLA) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and MLA are:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Palese Airport (BRI)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Malta International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Malta International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Malta International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, R 349 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Malta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 641. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from London to MLA, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on London to Malta International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to MLA.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Malta International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Valletta. August is when most people book flights from London to Malta International Airport (MLA), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a London to MLA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Valletta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Malta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Valletta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Valletta right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from London to Malta International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Valletta when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to St. John's Co-Cathedral followed by Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip.
