Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, making Valletta one hour behind Beirut.
To ensure you get on your BEY to MLA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BEY and MLA include:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
134 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start from 260 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BEY to MLA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BEY to MLA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BEY make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
To reach Beirut Airport from central Beirut, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BEY:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you have a late Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Valletta in March.
Lock in your flight from Beirut Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to MLA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malta waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like 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. Experience major highlights starting with Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.