Flying from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cagliari and Valletta are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of three weekly Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CAG to MLA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Valletta (and then seeing more of Malta!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 72.73% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating CAG to MLA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAG and MLA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Turin Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport flight is $30. A return ticket right now is $61. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAG to MLA.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAG to MLA.
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Handy information about Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
80.13% of flights leaving Cagliari Elmas Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of CAG.
Cagliari Elmas Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Cagliari. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CAG? If you're catching an early flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MLA if you're catching a late Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your 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 ahead.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Valletta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAG to MLA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malta you should also see. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another essential stop in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without seeing Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.