Cheap Flights from London to Malta

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.