Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is two hours behind Jeddah and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JED and MLA:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Right now, £70 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £204. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JED to MLA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JED to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights leaving Jeddah Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're landing on a late Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MLA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and explore beyond Valletta's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kms (5 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Jeddah Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JED to MLA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malta you'll want to see. Around 5 kms (3 miles) west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another standout destination in Malta and is around 5 kms (3 miles) south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without visiting Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.