Zurich to Valletta (ZRH–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–MLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and KM Malta Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 22 | 223, 290, 32N | 2h10-2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| KM KM Malta Airlines Also: BT, QR | 15 | 223, 290, 32N | 2h10-2h15 | – | – | BT, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Valletta from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→MLA | BSL→MLA | FMM→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 2 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 20m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Switzerland and Malta are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Malta with a valid passport or Swiss national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to MLA
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and KM Malta Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MLA is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 858 miles (1,381 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Munich and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).