Birmingham, West Midlands to Valletta (BHX–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BHX–MLA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,395 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 3 | 73H | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→MLA | EMA→MLA | MAN→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 31 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 4 | 17 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 20m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 7:00 PM in Valletta.
British passport holders enter Malta (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit at the border.
No supporting documents are mandatory, though border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick to Malta International Airport (MLA) run about 3 hours on Air Malta, Ryanair, and easyJet. Malta uses the euro. English is one of Malta's two official languages (alongside Maltese), so communication is never a barrier. No vaccination requirements. Public transport runs on the Tallinja card (EUR 1.50 per trip, EUR 21 for a 7-day explore card). Bolt operates for ride-hailing. Tap water is safe but heavily desalinated; most locals drink bottled.
BHX–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to MLA
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHX to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to MLA is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,395 miles (2,245 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).