Valletta to Catania (MLA–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR395
FR Ryanair
73H
7:05 AM
CEST
7:50 AM
CEST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2931
FR Ryanair
73H
7:05 AM
CEST
7:50 AM
CEST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FR2920
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:30 AM
CEST
9:20 AM
CEST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR367
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:30 PM
CEST
4:15 PM
CEST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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KM642
KM KM Malta
32N
8:30 PM
CEST
9:15 PM
CEST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FR2930
FR Ryanair
73H
5:50 AM
CEST
6:40 AM
CEST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR396
FR Ryanair
73H
5:50 AM
CEST TA
6:40 AM
CEST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR2919
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:05 AM
CEST TA
7:55 AM
CEST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR1105
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:30 PM
CEST TA
2:20 PM
CEST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR368
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:40 PM
CEST TA
5:30 PM
CEST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Valletta to Catania
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 116 mi 0h 45m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

MLA–CTA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines and TUIfly lead the route. The flight covers 116 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 19 73H, 7M8 0h45-0h50
KM KM Malta Airlines 4 32N 0h45
UG TUIfly 1
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – KM
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + KM + UG (24 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 CTA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,389
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 Catania from Valletta

Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Metric MLA→CTA LMP→CTA PNL→CTA
Distance from MLA 108 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 23 7
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 5m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
116 mi / 187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m.

MLA–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Catania route.
Route details
Distance116 mi / 187 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out / 22 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLA to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 116 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines and TUIfly.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from MLA to CTA. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUF, SOF, BVA, NTE, CAG, ZRH, TRS, FMM, VNO, LBA, PSR, PEG, BHX, MXP, WAW, LIN, CDG, TRN, LYS, WMI, EIN, LTN, BER, ARN, KRK, KTW, ATH, BSL, FCO, BUD, IST, NAP, WRO, RIX, MAD, TIA, BRU, MUC, OTP, MAN, VIE, PRG, BLQ, FRA, STN, CRL, LGW, ORY, BRI, EDI, BCN, AMS, BRS, CPH, BGY, PSA, CGN, DUS, SVQ and GDN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTA to MLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LMP and PNL. 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 CTA

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines and TUIfly. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLA to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to CTA ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 116 miles (187 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lampedusa (LMP) and Pantelleria (TP) (PNL).