Bologna to Valletta (BLQ–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR3778
FR Ryanair
73H
7:25 PM
CET
9:15 PM
CET
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3779
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:45 PM
CET
2:35 PM
CET
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bologna to Valletta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 624 mi 1h 50m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

BLQ–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 624 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 73H 1h50
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (7 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, BLQ to MLA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to MLA.
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One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,102
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 Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric BLQ→MLA PSA→MLA TSF→MLA
Distance from BLQ 74 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 6 11
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 40m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Malta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Valletta is 0 hours the same as Bologna.
BLQ: CET · MLA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
624 mi / 1,004 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Malta are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Malta without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

BLQ–MLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance624 mi / 1,004 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 624 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to MLA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, BRU, LUX, AMS, ATH, SOF, DUB, OTP, MUC, WMI, FCO, ZRH, MAD, BCN, BUD, BVA, CTA, TIA, FRA, CGN, OPO, CRL, CDG, VIE, IST, MAN, STN, LTN, WRO, PMI, SKP, LIS, KRK and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MLA to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSA, TSF and BGY. 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 BLQ to MLA

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to MLA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 624 miles (1,004 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pisa (PI) (PSA), Treviso (TV) (TSF) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).