Flying from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Leave plenty of time to make your JTR to MLA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JTR and MLA include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
At the moment, 51 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 102 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JTR to MLA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from JTR reach their destination without delay.
Santorini (Thira) Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JTR:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Grab a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Valletta in March.
Book your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JTR to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malta you should also see. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.