Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Valletta.
Leave enough time to make your MLA to OPO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Porto (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers MLA to OPO flights. An exceptional 80.95% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MLA and OPO:
Geneva Airport
Valencia Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport flight is R 468. A round-trip fare right now is R 751. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MLA to OPO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MLA to OPO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Luqa Malta International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Luqa Malta International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MLA:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're getting in on a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near OPO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Porto in March.
When booking your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Porto Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLA to OPO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without visiting Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.

