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Flights from London to Malta

Airlines operating flights from London to Malta

Choose from 6 airlines flying from London to Malta, including KM Malta Airlines, easyJet and Ryanair. Ryanair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
KM Malta Airlines logo KM Malta Airlines
easyJet logo easyJet
Ryanair logo Ryanair
Jet2.com logo Jet2.com
British Airways logo British Airways
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Malta according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Malta over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £21 and round-trip tickets from £37.

Displayed flight fares from London to Malta are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for London to Malta

The distance between London and Malta is 2,090.17km. It takes around 3 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from London to Malta. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£21
Cheapest return ticket price£37
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,090.17km
Average flight time3 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineKM Malta Airlines
Flight statistics for the London–Malta route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Malta

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Malta?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from London to Malta in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Malta is Jan, with an average price of £48. The most expensive month is usually Jul, with average prices reaching £85.

£85
£67
£48
£30
    Cheapest
  • £73
    Feb
  • £65
    Mar
  • £84
    Apr
  • £72
    May
  • £64
    Jun
  • £85
    Jul
  • £75
    Aug
  • £71
    Sep
  • £62
    Oct
  • £49
    Nov
  • £51
    Dec
  • £48
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Malta?

Average price of return flights from London to Malta purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Jan is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Malta, with an average price of £128. Aug is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £233.

£233
£181
£128
£76
    Cheapest
  • £153
    Feb
  • £142
    Mar
  • £217
    Apr
  • £220
    May
  • £229
    Jun
  • £219
    Jul
  • £233
    Aug
  • £216
    Sep
  • £210
    Oct
  • £159
    Nov
  • £205
    Dec
  • £128
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from London to Malta?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from London to Malta on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from London to Malta is Mon. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Thu as fares are usually the highest.

£109
£95
£81
£67
  • £81
    Mon
  • £89
    Tue
  • £97
    Wed
  • £109
    Thu
  • £102
    Fri
  • £90
    Sat
  • £83
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Malta (MLA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £21 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LTN to MLA on Mon, Mar 16), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £37 departing on Wed, Mar 11 and returning on Sun, Mar 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Malta with the following airlines, including: KM Malta Airlines easyJet Ryanair Jet2.com British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Malta (MLA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Malta is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 41 flight per week flying from London to Malta. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: KM Malta Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KM103 (21:44) KM Malta Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KM101 (11:48)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Malta, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just £21.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Malta travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Malta is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Malta on February 25, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at £36.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Malta, with London Gatwick Airport to Malta International Airport (LGW-MLA) is by far the most common option on this route: Malta International Airport (MLA).
  • The time difference between Malta and London is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Information You can't Miss about London to Malta Flights

How to Search for Cheap Flights London to Malta

Our guide will help you find the best flights London to Malta and plan the perfect Malta holiday for you.

How to buy cheap flights

You can find good deals by searching for midweek flights London to Malta. You could also try varying your search terms, booking flights early or late in the day, or adding a stop.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

At Trip.com you’ll find great deals on flights London to Malta.

According to Trip.com's data, Aug is the peak month for flights London to Malta, when a return ticket can cost over £350. In contrast, during months such as Nov and Feb, passengers can find cheap flights London to Malta for around £80 return.

About Airport

Airports providing direct flights

Direct flights London to Malta depart from four airports including Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), Luton Airport (LTN) and Stansted Airport (STN). All flights will arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Airports In Malta

There is only one international airport in Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). The airport serves the whole of the Maltese Islands and is located 9 km from the Maltese capital Valletta.

How to get to airports in London

For Heathrow Airport you can take the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 mins). For Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 mins).

If you are flying from Luton Airport you can take a train and shuttle bus from London St. Pancras (approx. 35 mins).

How to get to downtown from airports in Malta

From Malta International Airport: you can travel by bus, or taxi.

You can catch the X4 bus from outside the terminal to Valletta centre. This will cost €1.50 (€2 during summer), and the journey takes 25 minutes.

A taxi will cost a fixed rate of €22 during the day and €24 at night and will take roughly 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

You can also take a taxi or shuttle bus from the airport to other destinations in Malta.

About Airline

Which airlines provide the route?

Several airlines provide direct flights London to Malta. These include Air Malta, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways.

Fastest direct flight

The fastest direct flight is London Stansted Airport to Malta International Airport, and it takes 3 hr 5 mins. The longest direct flight is 3 hr 20 mins.

Cheapest flight

The cost of flights London to Malta will depend on the time of year you are travelling as when as the days you have chosen (weekend trips are usually more expensive). The cheapest one-way flight in Jul is £174, in Aug is £204 and in Sep is £81.

In off-peak months, flights can be found for as little as £30 one way.

Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flights London to Malta depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 06:15 and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) at 10:35 with easyJet. The latest flight departs from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 21:40 and arrives at Malta International Airport (MLA) at 01:50 the following day with British Airways.

About Malta

With exquisite beaches, delicious seafood, relaxed vibe and a fascinating history, Malta packs a punch for an island only 16 miles long. Visitors have long been drawn to its fascinating history and here you’ll find the traces of everyone from the Romans to the Ottomans and Moors.

If you’re keen to explore the other Maltese Islands, it’s easy and affordable to take a ferry to Gozo or the beautifully unspoiled and largely uninhabited Comino.

Tourist attractions in Malta

Barrakka Gardens: These lush gardens are split into two parts. Upper Barrakka Gardens offers an exceptional view over Valletta’s Grand Harbour and visitors can even see ceremonial cannons being fired. In Lower Barrakka Gardens you’ll encounter a Roman-style temple and more beautiful greenery to enjoy.

Blue Lagoon: Often cited as the most beautiful place in the Mediterranean, these azure waters make a spectacular swimming spot. Easily accessible from both Malta and Gozo by ferry, the Blue Lagoon is flanked by sandy beaches to relax and unwind.

Ir-Rabat (Victoria), Gozo Island: The capital city of the nearby island of Gozo, here you’ll find an ancient fortified city, numerous museums and the magnificent St George’s Basilica. Take your time exploring the winding lanes and soaking up the atmosphere.

Popular hotels in Malta

Too much choice? Trip.com can help you find the best hotels in Malta.

For the full deluxe experience, the 5-star Grand Hotel Excelsior offers landscaped gardens, pools, a private beach and a spa. The hotel is also near Valletta for excursions to cinemas, theatres and restaurants.

Or for a comfortable place in St Julian’s – a popular holiday spot not far from Valletta – why not try Hotel Valentina? If you’re travelling on a budget you’ll find a warm welcome at Inhawi Boutique Hostel, which is located just 800m from Spinola Bay. A hostel with a heated pool and a view of the sea, what more could you want?

Best time to visit Malta

Located right in the centre of the Mediterranean and only 50 miles from Sicily, Malta has a dry climate with mild winters and hot summers. The average sea temperature is more than 20 degrees from June to November, so it’s ideal for an autumn visit when the rest of Europe starts to cool down.

For visitors with an interest in local customs, the harvest festival of Mnarja takes place at the end of June and is steeped in folklore. As a largely Catholic country, Malta also has spectacular celebrations for both Easter and Christmas. And visitors in April can enjoy the Malta International Fireworks Festival held to celebrate Malta joining the European Union in 2004.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from London to Malta

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from London to Malta?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from London to Malta on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from London to Malta is Ryanair, with an average fare of £70.

£30
£70
£111
£152
£192
Ryanair
£70
Ryanair
Ryanair UK
£85
Ryanair UK
easyJet
£87
easyJet
Jet2.com
£104
Jet2.com
KM Malta Airlines
£152
KM Malta Airlines
British Airways
£192
British Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from London to Malta?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from London to Malta on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from London to Malta is KM Malta Airlines, operating 22 flights per week.

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4
13
22
KM Malta Airlines
22
KM Malta Airlines
Qatar Airways
15
Qatar Airways
Ryanair
11
Ryanair
easyJet
7
easyJet
British Airways
7
British Airways
Airbaltic
4
Airbaltic

How many flights fly from London to Malta each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from London to Malta on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from London to Malta are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

48
38
28
18
Highest
33
Mon
28
Tue
37
Wed
34
Thu
39
Fri
48
Sat
47
Sun