Valletta to London (MLA–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KM116
KM KM Malta
32N
8:30 AM
CET
10:55 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26582
U2 easyJet
320
12:25 PM
CET
2:55 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28762
U2 easyJet
319
12:28 PM
CET
2:54 PM
GMT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2615
BA British
321
12:30 PM
CET
2:55 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2617
BA British
321
6:02 PM
CET
8:20 PM
GMT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26584
U2 easyJet
320
7:25 PM
CET
9:50 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28764
U2 easyJet
319
7:30 PM
CET
9:55 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28761
U2 easyJet
319
6:40 AM
GMT TN
10:55 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26581
U2 easyJet
320
7:25 AM
GMT TSOUTH TERM
11:40 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2614
BA British
320
10:00 AM
GMT TS
2:15 PM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT6060
BT airBaltic
32N
11:55 AM
GMT TS
4:10 PM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26583
U2 easyJet
320
1:27 PM
GMT TSOUTH TERM
5:31 PM
CET
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2616
BA British
321
1:42 PM
GMT TS
5:51 PM
CET
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28763
U2 easyJet
320
2:25 PM
GMT TN
6:35 PM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valletta to London
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 1,283 mi 3h 18m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

MLA–LGW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, British Airways and KM Malta Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,283 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 18 319, 320 3h25-3h30
BA British Airways 14 321 3h18-3h25 Oneworld
KM KM Malta Airlines 7 32N 3h25
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
321 Airbus A321 – BA
32N Airbus A320neo – KM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KM + U2 (25 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: BA (14 flights/wk, 36%)
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 LGW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,600
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 London from Valletta

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric MLA→LGW CTA→LGW
Distance from MLA 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 39 11
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Valletta.
MLA: CET · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m to 3h 30m.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

MLA–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to London route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Flight time3h 18m to 3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 35 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLA to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 3h 18m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,283 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from MLA to LGW. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIA, TLS, WRO, SNN, TRN, LIN, OPO, TUN, PRG, MRS, AMS, CDG, KRK, ORY, SKG, SVQ, MUC, FCO, IST, RIX, GLA, DUB, DUS, LHR, CTA, BUD, BCN, LYS, WAW, ZRH, SOF, BSL, BER, MXP, EDI, PMI, LIS, DOH, PSA, ATH, CPH, MAD, ARN, NAP and LCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Valletta.
Yes, return flights from LGW to MLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTA. 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 LGW

Malta International Airport (MLA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MLA to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to LGW ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,065 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA).