Valletta to Spata-Artemida (MLA–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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542 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MS9241cs
MS Egyptair
320
9:05 AM
CEST
11:40 AM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3731+3
A3 Aegean
32Q
7:35 PM
CEST
10:10 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6029
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:25 PM
CEST
11:05 PM
EEST
1h 40m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
V75109cs
V7 Volotea
320
8:45 PM
CEST
11:20 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3039cs
6E IndiGo
32N
8:55 PM
CEST
11:30 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6028
FR Ryanair
7M8
2:50 PM
EEST T2
3:35 PM
CEST
1h 45m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3038cs
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:00 PM
EEST T4
6:40 PM
CEST
1h 40m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9240cs
MS Egyptair
320
7:15 PM
EEST T4
7:55 PM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
V75108cs
V7 Volotea
320
7:15 PM
EEST T4
7:55 PM
CEST
1h 40m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3730+3
A3 Aegean
320
8:08 PM
EEST T4
8:46 PM
CEST
1h 38m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6043
FR Ryanair
73H
8:20 PM
EEST T2
9:10 PM
CEST
1h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CHQ Souda 4h 15m FR A3EKEY Souda (CHQ) to Spata-Artemida flights
FCO Rome 4h 21m AZBTET 6EA3AR Rome (FCO) to Spata-Artemida flights
CTA Catania 4h 40m AZFRKM A3FRV7 Catania (CTA) to Spata-Artemida flights
IST Istanbul 5h 5m 6EKMTK 3U6EA3 Istanbul (IST) to Spata-Artemida flights
VIE Vienna 5h 16m BTFRKM A3BTFR Vienna (VIE) to Spata-Artemida flights
BUD Budapest 5h 40m FRW6 A3FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Spata-Artemida flights
BCN Barcelona 6h FRIBLA A3IBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Spata-Artemida flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 6h 10m FR A3TOV7 Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to Spata-Artemida flights
LCA Larnaca 6h 15m EKKM A3ACBT Larnaca (LCA) to Spata-Artemida flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 6h 20m FR FR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Spata-Artemida flights
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Valletta to Spata-Artemida
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 542 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

MLA–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 7M8 1h40
A3 Aegean Airlines Also: 6E, MS, V7 5 32Q 1h35 Star Alliance 6E, MS, V7
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MS, V7
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
32Q Airbus A321neo – A3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: A3 (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLA to ATH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,362
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 Spata-Artemida from Valletta

Nearby airports with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Metric MLA→ATH CTA→ATH PMO→ATH
Distance from MLA 116 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 20 12 10
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 19m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Valletta.
MLA: CEST · ATH: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 872 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from ATH

Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.

Spata-Artemida Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.

Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.

MLA–ATH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 872 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLA to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 542 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLA to ATH: Ryanair and Aegean Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chania, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Catania-Fontanarossa.
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Valletta.
Yes, return flights from ATH to MLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTA and PMO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MLA to ATH

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Aegean Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLA to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to ATH is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (872 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chania, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Catania-Fontanarossa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO).