Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Valletta and Brussels follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from six weekly Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 16:10 departure with KM Malta Airlines is the earliest available. KM Malta Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MLA to BRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is a cinch with KM Malta Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport.
KM Malta Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 88.24% of services arriving on schedule, KM Malta Airlines has the best on-time record for MLA to BRU flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MLA and BRU:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
R 792 is the lowest price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,030. These fares may change based on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MLA to BRU.
The cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MLA to BRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
72.79% of flights taking off from Malta International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MLA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience more of Brussels and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Brussels. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Brussels in January.
When reserving your flight from Malta International Airport to Brussels Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLA to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.