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

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MS9241cs
MS Egyptair
320
9:05 AM
CEST
11:40 AM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3039cs
6E IndiGo
320
9:05 AM
CEST
11:40 AM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6029
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:51 PM
CEST
4:31 PM
EEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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A3731+3
A3 Aegean
320
7:05 PM
CEST
9:40 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6044
FR Ryanair
73H
10:25 PM
CEST
1:15 AM+1
EEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9240cs
MS Egyptair
320
7:35 AM
EEST
8:15 AM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3730+2
A3 Aegean
320
7:35 AM
EEST T4
8:15 AM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6028
FR Ryanair
7M8
2:50 PM
EEST T2
3:35 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3038cs
6E IndiGo
320
5:30 PM
EEST T4
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6043
FR Ryanair
73H
8:20 PM
EEST T2
9:10 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valletta to Spata-Artemida
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 542 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

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, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 11 73H, 7M8 1h40-1h50
A3 Aegean Airlines Also: 6E, MS 4 320 1h35 Star Alliance 6E, MS
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E, A3, MS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (11 flights/wk, 73%)
Star Alliance: A3 (4 flights/wk, 27%)
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
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,193
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 2 1
Weekly flights 19 11 3
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 20m 1h 50m
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 to 1h 50m.
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 to 1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 20 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
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 approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m. The route covers 542 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from MLA to ATH. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SKP, BSL, NCE, VLC, SOF, BLQ, SKG, CTA, AMS, TUN, MXP, VNO, ARN, DUB, CDG, PFO, WRO, TLS, BRU, FCO, NAP, IST, BRI, LIS, SVQ, TIA, LCA, LYS, OPO, VIE, KTW, BUD, MRS, RIX, LHR, LUX, MUC, LTN, BCN, FRA, HAM, ZRH, CRL, WMI, ORY, MAD, BER, ZAG, BTS, WAW, DUS, LGW, CPH, OSL, OTP, MAN, BRS, BEG, KRK, BHX, EDI, DOH, STN, EIN, BGY, CGN, NTE and PRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MLA to ATH

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLA to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to ATH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (872 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SKP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO).