Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nottingham.
To ensure you catch your EMA to MLA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Valletta (and then discovering more of Malta!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between EMA and MLA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Treviso Airport
Wroclaw Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport flight is $95. A return plane ticket right now is $191. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EMA to MLA.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights leaving from East Midlands Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near EMA? If you've booked an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Pick up a 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Valletta based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from East Midlands Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malta just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Malta, head for Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are key reasons to visit.