Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Valletta is two hours behind Doha and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are four Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, pick the 02:05 Qatar Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 09:10 with Qatar Airways.
Your DOH to MLA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Qatar Airways offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if you have time.
Qatar Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
Qatar Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for DOH to MLA flights, with 94.29% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DOH and MLA:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
$304 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start from $671. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DOH to MLA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DOH to MLA.
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Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
81% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from DOH.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near DOH? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're landing on a late Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MLA:
Grab a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamad International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DOH 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 explored once you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Malta, consider Qormi, about 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are key highlights.