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

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✈ Nonstop
FR3778
FR Ryanair
73H
7:20 AM
CEST
9:10 AM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3784
FR Ryanair
73H
7:30 PM
CEST
9:20 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3785
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:20 AM
CEST
9:10 AM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3779
FR Ryanair
73H
1:25 PM
CEST
3:15 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bologna to Valletta
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 624 mi 1h 50m nonstop 53 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, 53 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 12 73H 1h50
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (12 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,720
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 12 6 10
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 45m 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: CEST · MLA: CEST

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 flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections53 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 12 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to MLA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PMO, SOF, BUD, BRU, BHX, EIN, OSL, DUS, TIA, LUX, ZRH, TPS, MRS, FCO, WMI, BVA, MUC, BEG, MAD, LHR, LIS, PRG, SVQ, BCN, VLC, DUB, FRA, ATH, BRI, SUF, CRL, CTA, CDG, VIE, WAW, STN, TUN, KRK, IST, AMS, OTP, EDI, ARN, CPH, MAN, WRO, PMI, CGN, SKP, SKG, LTN, BER and OPO. 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 12 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 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PMO. 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).