Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is seven hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IAH to MLA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between IAH and MLA include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
$542 is currently the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,091. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAH to MLA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAH to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport from central Houston, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
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 Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Pick up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Valletta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
You've visited Valletta, now it's time to discover more of Malta. Journey about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to check off its top attractions. From St Helen's Basilica to Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Malta, head for Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are highlights.