Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Every week, there are eight Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport flights. To get going early, take the 06:30 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:30 with KM Malta Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your MAD to MLA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to 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 you have time.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to MLA flights, with 72.29% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and MLA:
Seville Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport flight is R 452. A return fare right now is R 1,123. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to MLA, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to MLA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals to explore Valletta and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Valletta in April.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD 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
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
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 key highlights.
