London to Valletta (LHR–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KM Malta Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM KM Malta Airlines Also: QR | 14 | 32N | 3h20 | – | – | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from London
| Metric | LHR→MLA | LGW→MLA | LTN→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 44 | 6 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 3m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Valletta.
British passport holders enter Malta (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit at the border.
No supporting documents are mandatory, though border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick to Malta International Airport (MLA) run about 3 hours on Air Malta, Ryanair, and easyJet. Malta uses the euro. English is one of Malta's two official languages (alongside Maltese), so communication is never a barrier. No vaccination requirements. Public transport runs on the Tallinja card (EUR 1.50 per trip, EUR 21 for a 7-day explore card). Bolt operates for ride-hailing. Tap water is safe but heavily desalinated; most locals drink bottled.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to MLA
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from KM Malta Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to MLA ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,104 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 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 London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).