Valletta to Madrid (MLA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
FR268
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:50 AM
CEST
8:40 AM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM586
KM KM Malta
32N
5:35 PM
CEST
8:40 PM
CEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5383
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:50 PM
CEST
9:40 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR267
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:31 AM
CEST T1
12:11 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5382
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:34 PM
CEST T1
2:14 AM+1
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valletta to Madrid
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,030 mi 2h 50m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

MLA–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 7M8 2h50
KM KM Malta Airlines 3 32N 3h05
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – KM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + KM (10 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 MAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,687
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 Madrid from Valletta

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric MLA→MAD CTA→MAD PMO→MAD
Distance from MLA 116 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 10 15 5
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 4m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 5m.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

MLA–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 7 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLA to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,030 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MLA to MAD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BVA, EIN, SNN, BHX, TUN, WMI, TRN, LPL, PSA, NTE, CDG, VLC, CTA, SOF, WRO, AMS, CRL, GDN, BSL, DUS, BRS, TLS, OTP, DUB, MRS, PMI, LYS, FCO, TEB, CAG, NCE, KRK, BLQ, BCN, FRA, LTN, NAP, TIA, SUF, BRU, VIE, BER, LHR, ZAG, FLL, LGW, SKP, LUX, ATH, KTW, MUC, LIS, ZRH, IST, WAW, MIA, ORY, LIN, CPH, EDI, STN, OPO, MXP, BUD, ARN, RIX, HAM, MAN, BGY, SVQ, PRG, DOH, BEG and BRI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAD 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 MAD

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to MAD ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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