Madrid to Valletta (MAD–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→MLA | VLC→MLA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Spanish passport holders enter Malta with no border checks. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is all you need. No visa, no registration for short stays, no paperwork at all.
Malta uses the euro, so there is no currency exchange needed when coming from Spain. If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, apply for an EU registration certificate at Identity Malta (the national identity and immigration agency). Bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and evidence of employment, study, or self-sufficiency. The certificate costs EUR 25 and takes about 4 weeks to process. EU citizens have full rights to live and work in Malta without a work permit. English and Maltese are both official languages, so administrative processes are available in English.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to MLA
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to MLA ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PMO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).