Cheap flights to Malta from $780

Flights to Malta International Airport (MLA), Malta, can be taken from Melbourne at Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Sydney at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Brisbane’s Brisbane International Airport (BNE). Flights from Brisbane take between 32h 20min and 47h 5min, flights from Melbourne take between 39h 20min and 47h 5min and from Sydney takes between 37h 50min and 58h 55min, depending on the layover length.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Australia to Malta available right now, there are at least two stops on flights from the major airports. Most Malta flight deals from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport stop twice, most often in either Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) followed by Frankfurt (FRA). Flights from Melbourne International Airport also stop twice, most commonly in Singapore (SIN) and London (LHR). Flights from Brisbane International Airport often stop twice, also in Singapore and London.

The X4 Route bus will take you to Valletta, Malta, in roughly 20min. It departs regularly from directly outside the arrivals terminal between 5:55 am and 10:35 pm and will cost around A$ 6.16. However, it is important to note that buses in Malta are known for being unreliable and can sometimes be so busy that you won’t be able to board. Depending on where you are staying, there may also be an airport shuttle service that will go directly to your hotel. Taxis take roughly 16min and there is a flat rate of approximately A$ 23.12 to get to Valletta. Lyft and Uber are not available; however, there are two main alternative rideshare services called Bolt and eCabs.

If you’re a history buff, you’ll find no shortage of things to do in Malta. The National Museum of Archaeology holds artifacts that date as far back as 5,000 BC. We recommend visiting the museum first if you're interested in the history of the temples and other ancient buildings you'll be seeing in Malta. One of the most popular attractions is the island’s first capital, Mdina Old City. Mdina is full of ancient buildings, many of which have been turned into small museums that delve into the story of Malta, and there are many guided tours available. For a unique experience, the water around Malta is also home to a number of shipwrecks. The HMS Maori was sunk in World War II and is a great option for beginner divers at a relatively shallow depth, with diving instructors available to help you learn. Finally, the Mosta Dome is a building on many architecture-enthusiast's bucket lists. A Roman Catholic church modelled on the Pantheon in Rome, the church boasts a massive dome that makes it the third largest rotunda in the world.

Australian citizens will need a passport to fly to Malta. You will not need a visa as long as you aren't staying for more than 90 days at a time within a 180-day period.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malta on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malta.

Luqa Malta Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malta. One-way flights to Luqa Malta Intl Airport typically cost $36, while return flights cost around $182.

A return flight to Malta will typically cost around $206, however they can be found for as little as $122.

For those looking to save time traveling to Malta, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 50 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Luqa Malta Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Luqa Malta Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Exclusive Private Room close to Malta International Airport. Squadron Base is the closest property to Luqa Malta Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Luqa Malta Intl Airport).