Flying from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Vancouver eight hours behind Valletta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MLA to YVR flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLA and YVR:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, R 5,563 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,095. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLA to YVR if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MLA to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of all flights leaving Malta International Airport, 72.79% land on time at their destination.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MLA? If you've booked an early flight from Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Malta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.