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

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 10:10
• Latest: departs at 16:30 and lands at 20:20.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Luqa takes 3h 50m, covering 1,620 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.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Luqa range from £97 to £221, with an average of £152 over the past 12 months. Anything below £97 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the £152 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £144 return, compared with £234 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Luqa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £90, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Edinburgh to Luqa usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Edinburgh to Luqa. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £127 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £173, a difference of £46.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 36m, compared to 8h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 9h 56m via London Gatwick (LGW).

Luqa is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Luqa flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a checked bag in Economy class class

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