Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stuttgart and Valletta are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STR to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Eurowings is your gateway to discovering Valletta (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Malta!). Check out the direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Eurowings on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between STR and MLA include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Linate Airport
Zagreb Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is 52 €. A round-trip fare is currently 125 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from STR to MLA by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from STR to MLA.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STR? If you've booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're coming in on a late Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Go where the road takes you with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and chase adventure across Valletta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Valletta in March.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STR to MLA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Malta, head for Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri are among the biggest draws.