Rome to Valletta (FCO–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FCO–MLA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET, FB, FI, LX, TP | 27 | 221, 32N, 32S | 1h25-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | ET, FB, FI, LX, TP |
| FR Ryanair | 14 | 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| KM KM Malta Airlines Also: BT, QR | 14 | 32N | 1h30-1h45 | – | – | BT, QR |
| W4 AeroWorld | 8 | 32Q | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Rome
| Metric | FCO→MLA | PEG→MLA | PSR→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 90 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, AeroWorld and Etihad Airways. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to MLA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (690 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 222 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Catania-Fontanarossa, Tunis Carthage and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Perugia (PG) (PEG), Pescara (PSR) and Napoli (NAP).