Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Valletta is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 29 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LGW to MLA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, so jetting off to Valletta (and then exploring more of Malta!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
KM Malta Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to MLA flights. An impressive 98.08% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and MLA:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, 24 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 53 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to MLA.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW reach their destination without delay.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel 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 London Gatwick Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malta just waiting to be explored. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Experience major highlights starting with Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.






