Cheap flights from Valletta (MLA)

Sole airport of Malta, dense LCC network across Europe

Malta International is the country's only airport, located in Luqa about 8 km southwest of Valletta. KM Malta Airlines is the flag carrier following Air Malta's wind-down in 2024. Ryanair has built a sizeable base at MLA, supported by Wizz Air, easyJet, Lufthansa and Emirates. Top routes include London, Catania, Rome, Frankfurt and Dubai.

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Airlines flying from Valletta (MLA)

Major carriers: KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates, Turkish Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Malta?
KM Malta Airlines is the flag carrier after replacing Air Malta in 2024. Ryanair has a base at MLA, joined by Wizz Air, easyJet, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Emirates. Flightmussy compares them all in a single free search, useful when LCC and legacy fares vary day to day.
How far is Malta Airport from Valletta?
Malta International is in Luqa, about 8 km southwest of Valletta. Express bus X4 runs to Valletta in roughly 30 minutes; the X1, X2 and X3 cover Sliema, St Julian's, Mdina and the north. Taxis are metered. The trip is usually 20-30 minutes outside rush hour.
When is the cheapest month to fly to Malta?
November to early March (outside Christmas) is consistently the cheapest window for European routes. Summer fares climb sharply due to beach and festival demand. The Flightmussy 12-month fare heatmap pinpoints the cheapest single week so you do not have to scroll through dates manually.
What is the IATA code for Malta?
MLA is the IATA code for Malta International Airport, the only airport in the country. There is no city-level metro code because Malta has a single commercial gateway. When booking, MLA is the right code regardless of whether you are heading to Valletta, Sliema, Mdina or Gozo via ferry.

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