Liverpool to Valletta (LPL–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U23439
U2 easyJet
319
7:00 AM
BST
11:25 AM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8928
FR Ryanair
73H
4:30 PM
BST
8:55 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8929
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:45 AM
CEST
1:15 PM
BST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23440
U2 easyJet
319
12:05 PM
CEST
2:50 PM
BST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS3250
LS Jet2.com
73H
8:15 PM
CEST
10:55 PM
BST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Liverpool to Valletta
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,471 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

LPL–MLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LPL–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 73H 3h25
U2 easyJet 2 319 3h25
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + U2 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LPL to MLA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LPL to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,156
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 Liverpool

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric LPL→MLA MAN→MLA LBA→MLA
Distance from LPL 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 5 18 2
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 22m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of LPL with service to Malta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Valletta is 1 hour ahead of Liverpool.
LPL: BST · MLA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Liverpool, it's 7:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,471 mi / 2,367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

LPL–MLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liverpool to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance1,471 mi / 2,367 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: LPL
IATA / ICAOLPL / EGGP
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation80 ft / 24 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LPL to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,471 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and easyJet.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LPL to MLA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, TRN, PRG, BER, WRO, BUD, OPO, TIA, NCE, POZ, LIS, KRK, DUB, MAD, BCN, CDG, SOF, PMI, YYZ, AMS, WAW, BFS, BGY, PFO, LCA, OTP, SNN and WMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Valletta is 1 hour ahead of Liverpool.
Yes, return flights from MLA to LPL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, LBA and EMA. 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 LPL to MLA

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and easyJet. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LPL to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LPL to MLA ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,367 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 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 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).