Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Choose from 12 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 10:50 departure with KM Malta Airlines is the earliest flight available. KM Malta Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
KM Malta Airlines is your ticket to exploring Valletta (and perhaps some other great corners of Malta!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with KM Malta Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and MLA:
EuroAirport Swiss
Marseille Provence Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport flight is C$117. A round-trip ticket is currently C$240. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to MLA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to MLA.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience more of Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Valletta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MLA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to explore more of Malta. Journey about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to check off its leading attractions. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another favourite stop in Malta. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.