Question 1

Are direct flights available between the UK and Malta?

Accepted Answer

Passengers looking for direct flights from the UK to Malta will find plenty of options. For instance, direct EasyJet flights to Malta depart regularly from London Gatwick Airport and from Manchester Airport (MAN). These flights options take around 3h. You can also fly non-stop from London Heathrow to Malta with Air Malta in just over 3h and from London Stansted (STN) with Ryanair in around the same time.

Question 2

Do I need a visa to travel to Malta?

Accepted Answer

UK passengers do not need a visa to travel to Malta unless they plan to stay for longer than 90 days. If your trip will be longer than 90 days, you must inform the correct authorities before you travel. You will also need to have a valid UK passport before you travel to Malta.

Question 3

I am flying to Malta from London. How should I choose an airport?

Accepted Answer

If you are flying from London to Malta, you will find that several London airports offer cheap Malta flights. This means you can select which airport to fly from based on your London location. For example, if you’re staying in central London, then Heathrow airport (LHR) may be a good option for you. However, if you’re staying in South London, Gatwick Airport (LGW) may be more convenient.

Question 4

Where should I fly to in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Malta only has one international airport, Malta International Airport (MLA), which is situated in Luqa on the south of the island. The airport is situated around a 20min drive from Malta’s capital city, Valletta, and is well connected by road to many popular tourist spots on the Maltese coast.

Question 5

Which mobility facilities are there at Malta International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Malta International Airport has an onsite special assistance team to receive you on arrival and help you with your luggage. The airport also has lifts, easily accessible washrooms, dedicated car parks and T-loop systems. You must notify your airline or travel agent if you need any special assistance at least 48 hours before your flight.

Question 6

Where are the car hire companies located at Malta International Airport?

Accepted Answer

For privacy and flexibility, consider car hire at Malta International Airport. Several car hire companies include Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz, with various car models to fit your needs. The car hire desks are accessible within the arrival hall, past the luggage area. You can also hire a car in advance when booking your flight through KAYAK, to save time.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Malta?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Malta. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Malta-MT0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Malta?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Malta is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Malta-MT0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Malta?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Malta with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Malta-MT0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Malta?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Malta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Malta-MT0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Malta?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and Malta are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Ryanair (34 flights per week), easyJet (30 flights per week), and Jet2 (23 flights per week).

Question 12

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Malta is Luqa Malta Intl Airport (MLA), with an average flight price of £109.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly to Malta?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Malta is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £173. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £193 on average.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malta?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malta is generally at night, when retur flights cost £246 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malta is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £387.

Question 15

What is the cheapest flight to Malta?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Malta from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Luqa, at £71 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Luqa (MLA) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £71.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Malta?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Malta is January, when tickets cost £89 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £252 and £230 respectively.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Malta?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to Malta, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Question 18

How many cities have direct flights to Malta?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Malta from 13 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 89 direct flights each week.

Question 19

How many direct flights to Malta are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 21 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Malta every day. Most flights (59%) depart in the morning.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Malta are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 145 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Malta. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 21

How long is the flight to Malta?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Malta takes 8h 04m, covering a distance of 1436 miles. The shortest route is London Southend Airport (SEN) to Luqa (MLA) with an average flight time of 3h 05m.

Question 22

How many long-haul flights are there to Malta each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 1 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 144 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Malta. There aren’t any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

Question 23

What is the most popular destination in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Luqa (100% of total searches to Malta).

Question 24

How much is a flight to Malta?

Accepted Answer

A flight to Malta costs £144 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £29 for the route Birmingham (BHX) to Luqa (MLA). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Bristol to Luqa which costs £229 on average, and Edinburgh to Luqa, which costs £144 on average.

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