Flying from Malta International Airport (MLA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Valletta and Basel are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your MLA to BSL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is easyJet.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MLA and BSL include:
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Palese Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
R 720 is currently the best price for a one-way Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts at R 1,340. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from MLA to BSL by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MLA to BSL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Malta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MLA:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Follow your own route with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Basel and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To avoid the crowds, visit Basel in January.
Lock in your flight from Malta International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to visit Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres south of Basel. No trip is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.