Traveling from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Rabat and Valletta are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your RBA to MLA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RBA and MLA:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
$53 is the lowest price for a one-way Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $129. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RBA to MLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
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Handy information about Rabat Airport (RBA)
74% of flights that leave from Rabat Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Rabat Airport from central Rabat, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RBA:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Book a hotel close to MLA if you have a late Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and discover more of Valletta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Rabat Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RBA to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malta waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometers west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Around 5 kilometers south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another favorite stop in Malta. No visit is complete without checking out Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.