Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Valletta.
Each week, there are 24 Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. To get going early, select the 05:55 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:20 with Lufthansa.
Leave enough time to catch your MLA to FRA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Lufthansa is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Lufthansa leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MLA to FRA flights, with 85.44% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MLA and FRA include:
Zurich Airport
Milano Linate Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, 50 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 126 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MLA to FRA by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MLA to FRA.
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Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of the departures from Malta International Airport, 72.79% land on time at their destination.
To reach Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel near FRA if you're on a late Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLA to FRA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.