Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Alicante and Valletta share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your ALC to MLA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ALC and MLA include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
$110 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $166. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALC to MLA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALC to MLA.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that take off from Alicante-Elche Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're landing on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Valletta in April.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
You've visited Valletta, now it's time to explore more of Malta. Travel about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Malta, consider Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are highlights.