Flying from Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Milan to Malta International Airport flight.
Valletta (where Malta International Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
You can pick from 9 direct flights each week between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Malta International Airport (MLA). This is the most popular route, with Ryanair offering a 5:45am departure from MXP to MLA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to MLA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA) out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When jetting out of MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Malta International Airport with Ryanair.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MXP and MLA is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
MXP is around 48 kilometers from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Milan to Malta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA) plane ticket with departures from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). See if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to MLA can be booked with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most popular choice for passengers flying from BGY to MLA.
Flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Malta International Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with Ryanair compared to other carriers.
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Milan to MLA flight? Relax in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Milan to Malta International Airport leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
KM Malta Airlines is one popular carrier that offers direct Milan to MLA plane tickets from LIN.
KM Malta Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LIN to MLA.
The journey to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Malta International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Malta International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MLA:
Travel at your own speed with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and chase adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Malta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Malta International Airport is $20. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $47. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to MLA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Malta International Airport (MLA). Visit Valletta in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Milan to MLA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Malta International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Valletta
After booking your flight from Milan to Malta International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Valletta:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. St. John's Co-Cathedral, Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip are attractions you won't want to skip in Valletta.