Madrid to Valletta (MAD–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–MLA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 13 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| KM KM Malta Airlines | 3 | 32N | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→MLA | VLC→MLA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 6 |
| 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, KM Malta Airlines and Iberia. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to MLA is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Catania-Fontanarossa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).