Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your LIS to MLA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Valletta (and then discovering more of Malta!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates LIS to MLA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LIS and MLA include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport flight is C$81. A round-trip ticket is currently C$169. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIS to MLA.
Organize your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each 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 the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LIS to MLA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're landing on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Pick up a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to MLA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another standout destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without seeing Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.