Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport.
Valletta is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 16:35.
To ensure you catch your EDI 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.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Valletta (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malta!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that offers EDI to MLA flights is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 75.0% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between EDI and MLA include:
Stansted Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport flight is 35 €. A return fare right now is 74 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to MLA, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EDI to MLA.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLA if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malta waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another favourite stop in Malta. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.