Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LIS to MLA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Lisbon 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.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers LIS to MLA flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and MLA:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is $60. A return ticket is currently $143. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIS to MLA.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that take off from Lisbon Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be explored after you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another favourite stop in Malta. No visit is complete without checking out Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.