Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport.
Valletta and Bari are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from MLA to BRI start from 06:15 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:00 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 32 weekly Malta International Airport to Palese Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your MLA to BRI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bari — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for MLA to BRI flights is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MLA and BRI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Linate Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palese Airport (BRI)
$30 is currently the best price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Palese Airport flight. Return flights start from $61. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from MLA to BRI, book your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport is April. 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 gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLA to BRI.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Malta International Airport's on-time performance, 72.79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Malta International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MLA? If you've booked an early flight from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Malta International Airport to Palese Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palese Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bari and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Palese Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bari. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
The quietest month for a flight from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Bari based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Malta International Airport to Palese Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLA to BRI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bari, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 370 kilometres west to Rome to check off its leading attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No journey is complete without a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.