Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport take 2 hours 35 minutes. Valletta and Frankfurt share the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 24 weekly flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport. The 05:55 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available from FRA to MLA. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 20:45 if early mornings aren't your thing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Valletta (and maybe even some other great parts of Malta!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and MLA include:
Luxembourg Airport
Geneve Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Malta, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FRA to MLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
96 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport. A return flight starts from 179 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to MLA by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Play around with filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 37 minutes.
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Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
More about Valletta
Start your Valletta trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from FRA to MLA, browse our hotel options including:
St. John's Co-Cathedral and Lower Barrakka Gardens are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Valletta must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Malta Experience.
Complete your Valletta trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Malta International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Valletta.