Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is one hour ahead of Belfast and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BHD to MLA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHD and MLA:
London Gatwick Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport flight is 56 €. A return fare right now is 105 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHD to MLA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights that take off from George Best Belfast City Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHD:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Pick up a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Valletta in April.
When booking your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHD to MLA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another favourite destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without experiencing Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.