Flying from Rome to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Malta International Airport (MLA) flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
1 hour 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Rome to Malta International Airport flight.
Valletta (where Malta International Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Malta International Airport (MLA), with 35 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from FCO to MLA is the 5:50am Ryanair service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 11:45pm with Ryanair.
Your flight from Rome to MLA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Malta International Airport (MLA) take off from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Rome to Malta International Airport leaving from FCO. Book your journey with one of these:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between FCO and MLA is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 81.51% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
70.57% of flights that leave from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Malta International Airport. Check out these connections between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and MLA:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rome to MLA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
73.18% of flights leaving Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
Have a late flight from Rome to Malta International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MLA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Rome to Malta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, 17 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Malta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 37 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to MLA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Valletta. August is when most people book flights from Rome to Malta International Airport (MLA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Rome to MLA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Malta International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Valletta
Start your Valletta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Malta International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. St. John's Co-Cathedral, Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip are must-do's during your Valletta adventure.