Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bordeaux.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Valletta (and then exploring more of Malta!) is a breeze with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Volotea is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BOD and MLA:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
$60 is the lowest price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start at $120. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from BOD to MLA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BOD to MLA.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from BOD reach their destination on time.
Bordeaux Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BOD? If you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Reserve a hotel near MLA if you're catching a late Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and discover more of Valletta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Valletta in March.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOD to MLA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another favourite stop in Malta. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.