Flying from Nashville Airport (BNA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is seven hours ahead of Nashville and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BNA to MLA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Handy information about Nashville Airport (BNA)
The address for BNA is One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
77% of flights that take off from Nashville Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Nashville Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nashville. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Nashville Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BNA:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're getting in on a late Nashville Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Nashville Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Nashville Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNA to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Start your sightseeing at Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.