Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nottingham.
Choose from three weekly East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Jet2 is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 17:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EMA to MLA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Valletta (and then exploring more of Malta!) is easy with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Jet2.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving as planned, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier for EMA to MLA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EMA and MLA:
Barcelona Airport
Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport
Venice Treviso Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, 31 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 66 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from EMA to MLA, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EMA to MLA.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart EMA arrive at their destination without delay.
East Midlands Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near EMA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late East Midlands 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 resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Pick up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another sought-after destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without experiencing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.