Looking for a sunny escape, cultural getaway, or weekend break? Located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, Malta is one of the most accessible Mediterranean destinations thanks to its numerous direct flights from major European capitals. With short travel times and frequent connections all year round, reaching Malta has never been easier.
Direct Flights to Malta from Across Europe
Why Malta Is So Easy to Reach
Thanks to its strategic position in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta International Airport (MLA) is connected to dozens of European cities with short and frequent flights — perfect for a long weekend, spontaneous getaway, or extended holiday.
Below is a detailed overview of the main direct flight routes to Malta and typical flight durations.
Direct Flights to Malta by Country
✈ From Belgium
Brussels → Malta: approx. 2h55
Airlines: KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair
✈ From France
France offers some of the highest number of direct flights to Malta.
Paris (CDG, ORY , BVA)
Flight time: 2h30–2h50
Airlines: KM Malta Airlines, Transavia, Ryanair
Other French Cities
Lyon → 2h15
Marseille → 1h45–1h50
Nice → 1h45
Toulouse → 2h10
Nantes → 2h40
Multiple carriers operate these routes seasonally or year-round.
✈ From Germany
Average flight duration: 2h30–2h45
Frankfurt → 2h35
Berlin → 3h00
Munich → 2h20
Airlines: Lufthansa, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
✈ From Spain
Flight times vary depending on the city:
Barcelona
Madrid
Valencia
Seville
Bilbao
Average duration: 2h10 to 3h30.
Airlines: Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia.
✈ From Italy (Including Sicily & Sardinia)
Mainland Italy
Rome, Naples, Turin, Bari
1h30–2h00 direct flights
Sicily
Catania → 50 minutes
Trapani → 1h15
Daily flights by Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines.
Sardinia
Cagliari & Alghero → ≈ 1h20
Operated mainly by Ryanair.
✈ From Greece
Direct connections to:
Athens
Thessaloniki
Chania
Santorini
Average flight duration: 1h30–2h00.
Airlines: Ryanair, Aegean Airlines.
✈ From Portugal
Porto → 2h50
Lisbon → 3h00
Operated by Ryanair.
✈ From the United Kingdom & Ireland
United Kingdom
London (Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) → ≈ 3h15
Airlines: British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Jet2
Other UK cities (Newcastle, Norwich) also offer direct flights.
Scotland
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness → ≈ 4h
Ireland
Dublin → 3h20
Airlines: Ryanair, Aer Lingus.
✈ From Switzerland
Direct flights from:
Geneva
Basel
Zurich
Duration: 2h00–3h00, operated by KM Malta Airlines.
✈ From Eastern Europe
Malta also has excellent connections to Central and Eastern Europe.
Budapest → 2h40
Vienna → 3h00
Warsaw → 3h30
Airlines include KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, and others.
Why Visit Malta? A Mediterranean Destination That Has It All
A Year-Round Sunny Climate
With over 300 days of sunshine, Malta offers warm weather even in autumn and winter.
Unmatched Cultural Heritage
- Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The historic Three Cities (Senglea, Birgu, Bormla)
- The medieval citadel of Mdina
- Megalithic temples such as Ġgantija, Tarxien, and the Hypogeum
Natural Beauty & Crystal-Clear Water
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Bay
- Wild coastal paths and cliffs
Perfect for swimming, diving, boating, and hiking.
A Vibrant Cultural Scene
Festivals, opera, baroque concerts, jazz, local festas — Malta is alive all year long.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Fresh seafood, Italian influences, local pastries, and unique Maltese flavours.
Malta: The Perfect European Getaway
Centrally located and easily accessible with short direct flights from almost every European capital, Malta is the ideal destination for culture lovers, sun seekers, foodies, and travellers searching for a Mediterranean escape — any time of year.
