Budapest to Valletta (BUD–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–MLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 837 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 7M8 | 2h15-2h20 | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 1h59 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→MLA | BTS→MLA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Hungarian passport holders enter Malta freely as EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. A valid Hungarian national ID card or passport is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen Area, so flights between them operate with no border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, apply for a residence certificate at Identity Malta (id.gov.mt). The application fee is EUR 25. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources (roughly EUR 14,000 per year for a single person) plus comprehensive health insurance. An e-Residence card is issued within 4 to 6 weeks. A Maltese social security number is needed for employment and is obtained from the Department of Social Security.
Direct flights from Budapest to Malta run about 2 hours 15 minutes on Ryanair and Air Malta. Malta uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Driving is on the left side of the road (British colonial legacy). Hungarian driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 1 year. English is an official language alongside Maltese, so communication is never a problem. Malta is small enough (316 km2) that no point on the island is more than 30 minutes from the airport by car.
BUD–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to MLA
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to MLA ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 837 miles (1,347 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PMO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).