Birmingham, West Midlands to Valletta (BHX–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LS1233
LS Jet2
73H
6:00 AM
GMT
10:30 AM
CET
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3901
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:45 AM
GMT
1:05 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26621
U2 easyJet
320
3:45 PM
GMT
8:00 PM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7269
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:35 PM
GMT
12:55 AM+1
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3902
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:49 AM
CET
8:09 AM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1234
LS Jet2
73H
11:20 AM
CET
1:46 PM
GMT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Birmingham, West Midlands to Valletta
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,395 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

BHX–MLA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,395 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 8 7M8 3h20
LS Jet2 4 73H 3h30
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS + U2 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHX to MLA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to MLA.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,144
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Valletta from Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric BHX→MLA MAN→MLA LTN→MLA
Distance from BHX 66 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 14 20 8
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 30m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Malta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Valletta is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: GMT · MLA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 7:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,395 mi / 2,245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance1,395 mi / 2,245 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 11 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHX to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,395 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BHX to MLA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRN, ZRH, BVA, BGY, PMI, OTP, FCO, BCN, GVA, MAD, SOF, DUB, GLA, FRA, AMS, CDG, SVQ, IST, KRK, EDI, DOH, MUC, OPO, BUD, LCA, TSF, LIS and POZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Valletta is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Yes, return flights from MLA to BHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, LTN and LPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHX to MLA

Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BHX to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHX to MLA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,395 miles (2,245 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Liverpool (LPL).