Travelling from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nantes.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your NTE to MLA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Valletta (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malta!). Check out the direct flights from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating NTE to MLA flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between NTE and MLA:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is R 538. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,217. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NTE to MLA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NTE to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nantes Airport (NTE)
77% of flights taking off from Nantes Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Nantes Airport from central Nantes, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near NTE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Grab a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Nantes Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NTE to MLA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored once you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another standout destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without visiting Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.