Shannon to Valletta (SNN–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SNN–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,629 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→MLA | DUB→MLA | BFS→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 121 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 45m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 7:00 PM in Valletta.
Irish passport holders enter Malta visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Both Ireland and Malta are EU members, and Malta is in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Ireland but EU citizens pass through quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, apply for a residence certificate at Identity Malta (id.gov.mt). The fee is EUR 25. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources (roughly EUR 14,000 per year for a single person) plus health insurance. An e-Residence card is issued within 4 to 6 weeks. A social security number from the Department of Social Security is needed for employment.
Direct flights from Dublin to Malta run about 3 hours 20 minutes on Ryanair and Air Malta. Malta uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. English is an official language alongside Maltese, so communication is never an issue. No vaccination requirements. Driving is on the left, same as Ireland. Malta is small (316 km2), so no point on the island is more than 30 minutes from the airport by car. Buses cover the island well at EUR 1.50 per ride in winter and EUR 2 in summer (Tallinja card: EUR 0.75 per ride).
SNN–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to MLA
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to MLA is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,629 miles (2,621 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Stansted, London Heathrow and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Belfast (BFS).