Flying from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cagliari and Valletta share the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from three weekly Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 23:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your CAG to MLA flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Valletta (and then discovering more of Malta!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers CAG to MLA flights, with 71.43% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between CAG and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Bologna International Airport
Handy information about Cagliari Airport (CAG)
Cagliari Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CAG land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Cagliari Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cagliari. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CAG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
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 main sights.
Booking 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 is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cagliari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAG to MLA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.