Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Valletta.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MLA to CGN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Cologne (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MLA to CGN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MLA and CGN:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
Currently, R 772 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,716. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLA to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MLA to CGN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of all flights leaving Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
To get to Luqa Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Book a hotel close to CGN if you're taking a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cologne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cologne Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Cologne Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.