Travelling from Bari Airport (BRI) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bari.
Flights from BRI to MLA start at 08:05 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:35 with Ryanair. Overall, there are five weekly Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BRI to MLA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that offers BRI to MLA flights is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 71.43% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BRI and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Milan Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bari Airport (BRI) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
$30 is the best price for a one-way Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $65. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BRI to MLA, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BRI to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bari Airport (BRI)
82% of flights leaving Bari Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BRI.
To get to Bari Airport from central Bari, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BRI:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Reserve a hotel close to MLA if you're taking a late Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Bari Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRI to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malta you should also see. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Malta, head for Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are key highlights.