Valletta to Rome (MLA–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MLA–FCO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET, EY, FB, FI, LO, LX, OS, V7 | 27 | 220, 32N | 1h25-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | ET, EY, FB, FI, LO, LX, OS, V7 |
| KM KM Malta Airlines Also: BT, QR | 25 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | BT, QR |
| FR Ryanair | 15 | 7M8 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| W4 AeroWorld | 9 | 32Q | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Valletta
| Metric | MLA→FCO | CIY→FCO | LMP→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MLA | – | 80 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 148 | 14 | 17 |
| Flight time | 1h 31m | 1h 15m | 1h 33m |
Travel Essentials
MLA: CEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
MLA–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MLA to FCO
Malta International Airport (MLA) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MLA to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MLA to FCO is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (690 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 146 return, totaling 294 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Falcone–Borsellino, Catania-Fontanarossa and Cagliari Elmas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Comiso (CIY), Lampedusa (LMP) and Catania (CTA).