Madrid to Valletta (MAD–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR5382
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:50 AM
CET T1
8:35 AM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6089
FR Ryanair
73H
6:15 AM
CET T1
9:00 AM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR267
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:45 AM
CET T1
9:30 AM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR268
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:49 AM
CET
1:34 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5383
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:08 PM
CET
5:53 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Valletta
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,030 mi 2h 45m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

MAD–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 13 73H, 7M8 2h45
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (13 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, MAD to MLA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,953
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MAD

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

Key statistics for the Madrid to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,030 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from MAD to MLA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZAG, BSL, LIN, BVA, ORY, BCN, KRK, BEG, SOF, BRU, SVQ, MUC, LUX, DUB, FCO, KTW, LIS, CRL, TRN, FRA, OTP, BHX, LTN, CDG, STN, PMI, ZRH, VIE, OPO, TIA, RIX, BRS, IST, BUD, GVA, AMS, MXP, NAP, DOH, WMI, MAN, MRS, BGY, LGW, ATH, BLQ, WRO, WAW, TLS, SKP, EDI, CTA, ARN, PSA, BRI and GDN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MLA to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to MLA

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 13 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 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ZAG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.