Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta one hour ahead of London.
Flights from STN to MLA start at 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights.
Your STN to MLA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Valletta (and then other corners of Malta) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Jet2 ranks as the leading on-time carrier for STN to MLA flights, with 94.44% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between STN and MLA include:
Milan Bergamo Airport
Bologna International Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is $56. A return fare right now is $98. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from STN to MLA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from STN to MLA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from STN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach London Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you have a late London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Pick up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Valletta in March.
Lock in your flight from London Stansted Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STN to MLA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
If you're ready to explore another side of Malta, head for 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 the start of reasons to visit.


