Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Valencia and Valletta share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are three Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, pick the 08:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:15 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your VLC to MLA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Valletta (and then seeing more of Malta!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for VLC to MLA flights is Ryanair.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 356 is the best price for a one-way Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 825. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from VLC to MLA by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
Valencia Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from VLC touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Valencia Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Valencia. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near VLC? If you're catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Grab a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Valencia Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To steer clear of 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 Valencia 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 VLC to MLA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malta waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another favourite destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without visiting Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.