Flights to Valletta
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,991 ft, MLA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 300 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Valletta
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valletta to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Valletta to Bursa | Turkey | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Valletta to İzmir | Turkey | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Valletta to Algiers | Algeria | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Valletta to Rome | Italy | 688 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Valletta to Bucharest | Romania | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Valletta to Budapest | Hungary | 1,343 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Valletta to Vienna | Austria | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Valletta to Barcelona | Spain | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Valletta to Munich | Germany | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Valletta to Milan | Italy | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Valletta to Antalya | Turkey | 1,451 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Valletta to Tripoli | Libya | 356 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Valletta to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Valletta to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Valletta to Esenyurt | Turkey | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Valletta to Eskişehir | Turkey | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Valletta to Naples | Italy | 551 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Valletta to Marseille | France | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Valletta to Turin | Italy | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Valletta to Valencia | Spain | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Valletta to Oran | Algeria | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Valletta to Shanghai | China | 9,356 km (5,814 mi) | about 12 h 45 min |
| Valletta to Chongqing | China | 8,304 km (5,160 mi) | about 11 h 24 min |
| Valletta to Chengdu | China | 8,036 km (4,993 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Valletta to Beijing | China | 8,409 km (5,225 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
| Valletta to Guangzhou | China | 9,260 km (5,754 mi) | about 12 h 37 min |
| Valletta to Shenzhen | China | 9,365 km (5,819 mi) | about 12 h 45 min |
| Valletta to Tianjin | China | 8,513 km (5,290 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Valletta to Wuhan | China | 8,853 km (5,501 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Valletta?
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MLA from Valletta city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Valletta on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.