Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Valletta and Bologna are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 15 weekly Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MLA to BLQ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Bologna (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering MLA to BLQ flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLA and BLQ:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts from 34 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MLA to BLQ.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Malta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MLA:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're landing on a late Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BLQ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bologna and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Bologna. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLA to BLQ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.