Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Valletta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MLA to IAD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MLA and IAD:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Currently, 371 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 594 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLA to IAD if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Luqa Malta International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MLA? If you're catching an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you have a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Washington DC and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Washington Dulles Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLA to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its top sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.