Zurich to Valletta (ZRH–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX1790
LX Swiss
290
6:55 AM
CET
9:10 AM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT6070
BT airBaltic
32N
2:25 PM
CET
4:50 PM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1791
LX Swiss
295
6:50 PM
CET
9:10 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zurich to Valletta
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 858 mi 2h 15m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

ZRH–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 4 290 2h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (4 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, ZRH to MLA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to MLA.
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One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,390
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 Valletta from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric ZRH→MLA BSL→MLA MXP→MLA
Distance from ZRH 49 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 2 12
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 20m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Malta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Valletta is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CET · MLA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
858 mi / 1,381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance858 mi / 1,381 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 858 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to MLA. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, SKP, NAP, LUX, BLQ, TIA, LIS, BRU, WAW, CGN, ATH, CTA, OTP, FCO, SOF, FRA, BCN, BHX, MXP, GOT, MUC, CDG, MAD, RIX, BUD, BEG, YYZ, OPO, AMS, SVQ, VIE, IST, SKG, LGW, ARN, WRO, GVA, VNO, KRK, DOH, ZAG, MAN, DUB, SFO, BRS, EDI, LTN, PMI, MRS and LCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MLA to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL and MXP. 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 ZRH to MLA

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MLA ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 858 miles (1,381 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).