Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from MLA to Beijing. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MLA to Beijing. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To travel to China for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Malta. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Malta International Airport to Beijing.
To reach MLA from central Valletta, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a convenient hotel close to MLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Malta International Airport to Beijing, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Beijing
C$553 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Malta International Airport to Beijing. Return flights start at C$1,112. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLA to Beijing if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Malta International Airport to Beijing.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MLA to Beijing. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Malta International Airport to Beijing.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PEK if you're taking a late flight from Malta International Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Malta International Airport to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from MLA to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Malta International Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Beijing, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Malta International Airport to Beijing, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MLA to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Malta International Airport to Beijing, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are a couple of big attractions to put on your Beijing itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tiananmen Square.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
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