Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Valletta is one hour ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights.
Your GLA to MLA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Valletta, Malta. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport:
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 70.59% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating GLA to MLA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GLA and MLA:
Barcelona Airport
London Gatwick Airport
London Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is £20. A round-trip fare is currently £52. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GLA to MLA.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GLA to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GLA land on schedule 81% of the time.
To get to Glasgow Intl Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near GLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're getting in on a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Luqa Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Valletta in March.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GLA to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kms (3 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another well-known destination in Malta and is around 5 kms (3 miles) south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without visiting Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.
