Algiers to Valletta flights
Valletta lies 1,027 km (638 mi) east of Algiers, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Algiers | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Malta |
| Population | 2.4 million | 6,794 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+2 (Europe/Malta) |
| Nearest large airport | ALG, 12 km out | MLA, 6 km out |
Clocks in Valletta are 1 h ahead of Algiers right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands 3 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Valletta
Crossing from Algeria into Malta: money changes from the Dinar to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +356; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Algiers
Algiers is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Valletta
Valletta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malta International Airport (MLA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta International Airport | MLA | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,991 ft | 300 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Valletta from Algiers?
1,027 km (638 mi) in a straight line, east of Algiers.
How long does it take to get from Algiers to Valletta by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algiers and Valletta?
Valletta is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Malta against Africa/Algiers).
Which airports are used for Algiers to Valletta flights?
Typically Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Malta International Airport (MLA).
What currency do I need in Valletta?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.