Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta six hours ahead of Houston.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IAH to MLA flight.
Be prepared for 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 wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAH and MLA:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, 338 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 657 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAH to MLA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you have an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Book a hotel close to MLA if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAH to MLA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malta you'll want to see. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another essential stop in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without dropping by Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.