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Among airlines operating Athens to Luqa flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Luqa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Athens to Luqa usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Luqa.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £88 return, compared with £164 via a stopover through Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to Luqa most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Chania Souda (CHQ) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 14% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Athens to Luqa route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £85 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £102, a difference of £17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Luqa route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Luqa flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Luqa:

• Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 02:12
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 01:17.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 62% above the route average of £90. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Luqa takes 1h 47m, covering 542 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Luqa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £28, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chania Souda (CHQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 09m, compared to 5h 17m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 12m via Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

Luqa is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Luqa Malta Intl Airport (MLA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CityGo Rentals
• Movis
• SICILY BY CAR
• Suncar Rent a Car
• Hertz

Return flights from Athens to Luqa range from £64 to £122, with an average of £90 over the past 12 months. Anything below £64 counts as a good deal.