Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Valletta and Barcelona share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 11 weekly Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 20:30.
Your MLA to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Vueling. This popular airline has direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
Vueling ranks as the top on-time carrier for MLA to BCN flights, with 80.56% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MLA and BCN:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Bari Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
R 386 is the best price for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 722. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MLA to BCN, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from MLA to BCN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of the departures from Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Luqa Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLA to BCN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among its highlights.
