Valletta to Barcelona (MLA–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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768 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR5753
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:45 AM
CEST
8:00 AM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3626
QR Qatar
32A
8:50 AM
CEST
11:10 AM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3677cs
QR Qatar
320
10:25 AM
CEST
12:45 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7293
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:50 AM
CEST
2:05 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3646
QR Qatar
32A
1:55 PM
CEST
4:15 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3582
QR Qatar
320
3:05 PM
CEST
5:25 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY8741+4
VY Vueling
32A
3:13 PM
CEST
5:37 PM
CEST
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3583
QR Qatar
32Q
3:15 PM
CEST
5:35 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3647
QR Qatar
321
4:05 PM
CEST
6:25 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3578
QR Qatar
320
4:35 PM
CEST
6:55 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QR3618
QR Qatar
320
4:40 PM
CEST
7:00 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1526
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:40 PM
CEST
9:55 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5524cs
QR Qatar
320
7:35 AM
CEST T1
9:45 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5752
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:35 AM
CEST T2
10:50 AM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY8740+3
VY Vueling
320
2:15 PM
CEST T1
4:20 PM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7294
FR Ryanair
7M8
2:40 PM
CEST T2
4:55 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1527
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:30 PM
CEST T2
12:45 AM+1
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valletta to Barcelona
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 768 mi 2h 15m nonstop 83 1-stop hubs

MLA–BCN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 768 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 8 7M8 2h15
VY Vueling Also: QR 7 32A 2h24 QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QR
321 Airbus A321 – QR
32A Airbus A320 – QR, VY
32Q Airbus A321neo – QR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + VY (15 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, MLA to BCN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,160
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 Barcelona from Valletta

Nearby airports with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Metric MLA→BCN CTA→BCN REG→BCN
Distance from MLA 116 mi 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 28 51 2
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 10m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Barcelona is 0 hours the same as Valletta.
MLA: CEST · BCN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
768 mi / 1,236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 24m.
Getting from BCN

Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.

Barcelona Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.

Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.

MLA–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance768 mi / 1,236 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 22 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLA to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 24m. The route covers 768 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Vueling. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MLA to BCN. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SKP, LIN, PEG, TRS, SKG, BRS, VNO, VLC, BEG, SVQ, CTA, EMA, CDG, AMS, LTN, SOF, MRS, NCE, WRO, TRN, GDN, GOT, FCO, DUS, KRK, FRA, NTE, TIA, KTW, IST, MAD, CRL, VIE, PMI, WAW, ATH, BGY, ZAG, MXP, OTP, MUC, CGN, ZRH, NAP, STN, FLL, BRU, RIX, LUX, PRG, BER, LHR, LGW, DUB, LIS, ARN, HAM, EDI, BSL, CAG, BLQ, MAN, LBA, ORY, TUN, BUD, WMI, MIA, BRI, LPL, LYS, BHX, GLA, CPH, OPO, LCA, BVA, DOH, BFS, BTS, EIN, NCL and SEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BCN to MLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTA, REG 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 BCN

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Vueling. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MLA to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to BCN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 768 miles (1,236 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SKP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA), Reggio Calabria (REG) and Palermo (PMO).