Flying from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Valletta is one hour behind Larnaca and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 11:25 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 12:20.
To ensure you catch your LCA to MLA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Valletta (and then discovering more of Malta!) is a cinch with Emirates. This popular carrier has direct flights from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Emirates is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 90.16% of services landing on schedule, Emirates has the best on-time record for LCA to MLA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LCA and MLA:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
P3,301 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start from P6,201. These fares may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LCA to MLA.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
When it comes to Larnaca International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Larnaca to Larnaca International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LCA:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're landing on a late Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to go to Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCA to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to explore more of Malta. Travel about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to check off its top attractions. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Qormi is another must-experience destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without dropping by Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.