Rome to Valletta (FCO–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR1120
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:10 AM
CET T1
7:40 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7912
AZ ITA
32N
8:55 AM
CET T1
10:25 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9446
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:06 PM
CET T1
7:36 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8560
FR Ryanair
73H
8:30 PM
CET T1
10:00 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7924
AZ ITA
32N
11:25 PM
CET T1
12:55 AM+1
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7913
AZ ITA
32N
6:10 AM
CET
7:45 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1119
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:50 AM
CET
11:20 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8561
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:50 PM
CET
3:20 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9447
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:58 PM
CET
5:28 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7925
AZ ITA
32N
6:35 PM
CET
8:10 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Rome to Valletta
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 429 mi 1h 30m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

FCO–MLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 18 73H, 7M8 1h30
AZ ITA Airways 14 32N 1h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AZ
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (18 flights/wk, 56%)
SkyTeam: AZ (14 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to MLA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,047
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 Rome

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric FCO→MLA NAP→MLA
Distance from FCO 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 32 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Malta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
429 mi / 690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
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.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–MLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance429 mi / 690 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 429 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways and Ryanair.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from FCO to MLA. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, TLS, LBA, PMI, NAP, GOT, SKG, ORY, BLQ, EDI, ZAG, BVA, GDN, BUD, BEG, MUC, BRU, TIA, BCN, SOF, OTP, KTW, LUX, ATH, NCL, LTN, ZRH, MAD, BRS, CTA, VIE, LIS, LCA, FRA, LIN, BRI, YYZ, MAN, IST, CDG, KRK, MXP, BTS, OPO, LGW, BHX, MRS, TRN, TRS, DOH, RIX, GLA, WAW, BSL, DUB, STN, AMS, CGN, SVQ, SKP, SFO and ARN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MLA to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NAP. 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 FCO to MLA

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Ryanair. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FCO to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to MLA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (690 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP).