Dublin to Valletta (DUB–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–MLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,575 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| EI Aer Lingus | 3 | 320 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→MLA | BFS→MLA | SNN→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 85 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 4h | 3h 40m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 7:00 PM in Valletta.
Irish passport holders enter Malta visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Both Ireland and Malta are EU members, and Malta is in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Ireland but EU citizens pass through quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, apply for a residence certificate at Identity Malta (id.gov.mt). The 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 health insurance. An e-Residence card is issued within 4 to 6 weeks. A social security number from the Department of Social Security is needed for employment.
Direct flights from Dublin to Malta run about 3 hours 20 minutes on Ryanair and Air Malta. Malta uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. English is an official language alongside Maltese, so communication is never an issue. No vaccination requirements. Driving is on the left, same as Ireland. Malta is small (316 km2), so no point on the island is more than 30 minutes from the airport by car. Buses cover the island well at EUR 1.50 per ride in winter and EUR 2 in summer (Tallinja card: EUR 0.75 per ride).
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to MLA
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Ryanair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DUB to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to MLA ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,575 miles (2,534 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PMO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BFS), Shannon (SNN) and Liverpool (LPL).