Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Manchester is one hour behind Valletta and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 13 weekly Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.
Your MLA to MAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport. When you're ready to start your Manchester adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of the United Kingdom:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
The most punctual carrier offering MLA to MAN flights is easyJet. Its services land without delay 75.86% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLA and MAN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
76% of flights taking off from Luqa Malta International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Valletta to Luqa Malta International Airport is approximately 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.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're coming in on a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and explore beyond Manchester's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Manchester. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLA to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.