Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Valletta and Geneva are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your MLA to GVA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering MLA to GVA flights. A reliable 89.47% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLA and GVA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Nice Airport
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
76% of flights leaving from Luqa Malta International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Luqa Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Book a hotel close to GVA if you're on a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Geneva Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneva Airport, Geneva is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Geneva. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MLA to GVA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.