Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport.
Barcelona and Valletta are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 26 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:45 with Vueling.
Give yourself enough time to make your BCN to MLA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Valletta (and maybe even some other great corners of Malta!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to MLA flights. A dependable 90.91% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BCN and MLA:
Cagliari Elmas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport flight is $31. A round-trip ticket right now is $76. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to MLA, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MLA if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to MLA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malta just waiting to be discovered. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Start your sightseeing at Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.