Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Budapest.
Choose from 13 weekly Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
Your BUD to MLA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Valletta (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Malta!). Check out the direct flights from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Wizz Air is a leader in on-time performance for BUD to MLA flights, with 86.11% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUD and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, $39 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $82. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BUD to MLA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BUD to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD arrive at their destination without delay.
Budapest Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLA if you have a late Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Valletta. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Budapest Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to MLA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to discover more of Malta. Travel around 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to tick off its leading sights. From St Helen's Basilica to Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt, your itinerary will be busy.
Qormi is another essential stop in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without dropping by Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.