Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Barcelona and Valletta are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 11 Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:50 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BCN to MLA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if time allows.
Vueling is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Vueling ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BCN to MLA flights, with 86.49% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is $22. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $53. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to MLA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to MLA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights departing from Barcelona Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BCN.
To reach Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valletta and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Valletta in March.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to MLA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another must-experience destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without dropping by Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.
