Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bratislava Airport (BTS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Valletta and Bratislava follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MLA to BTS start from 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:25 with Ryanair. In total, there are three weekly Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MLA to BTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Bratislava (and then seeing more of Slovakia!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for MLA to BTS flights, with 91.43% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLA and BTS:
Athens International Airport
Manchester Airport
Skopje Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)
£17 is the lowest price for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport flight. A return flight starts at £35. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MLA to BTS, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MLA to BTS.
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Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of all flights departing from Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Valletta to Luqa Malta International Airport is around 8 kms (5 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MLA:
Arriving at Bratislava Airport (BTS)
Book a hotel near BTS if you're taking a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bratislava Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless to explore Bratislava and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bratislava Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
Bratislava Airport to central Bratislava has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bratislava Airport (BTS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bratislava in December.
When reserving your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Bratislava Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bratislava, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MLA to BTS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Slovakia you should also see. About 306 kms (190 miles) east of Bratislava, a trip to Kosice will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Botanical Garden and Slovak Technical Museum Kosice.
Presov is another well-known destination in Slovakia and is around 322 kms (200 miles) east of Bratislava. No journey is complete without seeing Alexander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral, Wine Museum and Saint Nicholas Concathedral.