Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Abu Dhabi three hours ahead of Valletta.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MLA to AUH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MLA and AUH:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Right now, £75 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £183. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MLA to AUH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MLA to AUH.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
72.79% of flights departing from Malta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is approximately 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MLA? If you've booked an early flight from Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel near AUH if you're catching a late Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar to explore Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 20 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Abu Dhabi in April.
Lock in your flight from Malta International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you want to go to Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MLA to AUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates you should also see. About 75 miles north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Sharjah is another standout destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 90 miles north-east of Abu Dhabi. No journey is complete without seeing Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
