Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Dubai is three hours ahead of Valletta and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Your MLA to DXB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MLA and DXB:
Naples International Airport
Larnaca Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
At the moment, $215 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $476. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MLA to DXB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLA to DXB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Luqa Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MLA? If you've booked an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
December is the busiest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Dubai in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to DXB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.