Traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Budapest.
Choose from ten weekly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BUD to MLA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Valletta (and then exploring more of Malta!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating BUD to MLA flights. An impressive 88.24% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUD and MLA:
Palese Airport
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, $26 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $60. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BUD to MLA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights that leave from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is about 24 kilometers from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Valletta in April.
When reserving your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malta International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to MLA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
You've visited Valletta, now it's time to explore other parts of Malta. Travel about 5 kilometers west to Birkirkara to tick off its leading attractions. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Qormi is another must-experience destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometers south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without a visit to Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.