Travelling from Washington DC to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Malta International Airport is located in Valletta.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to MLA, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Malta International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and MLA include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to MLA flight? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Malta International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Malta International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Malta International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
The centre of Valletta is roughly 6 kilometres from Malta International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, $491 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Malta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $930. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to MLA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Valletta. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Malta International Airport (MLA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Washington DC to MLA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Malta International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Valletta
Start your Valletta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Malta International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Valletta when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to St. John's Co-Cathedral followed by Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Valletta City Gate.
