Amsterdam to Valletta (AMS–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,233 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic | 7 | 32N | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→MLA | BRU→MLA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CET · MLA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Dutch passport holders enter Malta freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Dutch passport or national ID card. Malta is in both the EU and the Schengen area, so flights from the Netherlands are intra-Schengen with no passport control on arrival. Carry your ID for airline boarding and hotel check-in.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at Identity Malta to obtain a residence document. This is a formality for EU citizens requiring proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds. EU citizens can live and work in Malta without a work permit. Malta's official languages are Maltese and English, so all government services and daily interactions work fine in English.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Malta International Airport (MLA) run about 3 hours on KLM and Air Malta (now operated under a restructured arrangement). Ryanair operates from Eindhoven. Malta uses the euro, same as the Netherlands, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Malta is compact: the entire island is 27 km long and 14.5 km wide. Public buses run on the Tallinja card at EUR 1.50 per ride in winter, EUR 2 in summer, or EUR 21 for a 7-day unlimited card. The Gozo ferry from Cirkewwa to Mgarr runs every 45 minutes and costs EUR 4.65 for a return trip. Valletta, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and entirely walkable.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to MLA
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to MLA ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,233 miles (1,984 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU).