Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is nine hours behind Brisbane.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BNE to MLA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport flight is $496. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BNE to MLA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from BNE to MLA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights taking off from Brisbane Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BNE:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're coming in on a late Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near MLA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometers from central Valletta. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Valletta in April.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNE to MLA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malta just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometers west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Malta, consider Qormi, about 5 kilometers south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are key highlights.