Travelling from Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Paris to Malta International Airport flight.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris. Malta International Airport is located in Valletta.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Malta International Airport (MLA). You can pick from 8 direct services each week. Air France operates a 7:05am departure between CDG and MLA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to MLA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA) leave from this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Malta International Airport with KM Malta Airlines.
KM Malta Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CDG to MLA.
Among carriers operating on this route, KM Malta Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Check if flying out of ORY makes more sense for your journey.
Transavia France has direct flights from Paris to MLA leaving from ORY. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
Transavia France attracts the most bookings on the ORY to MLA route.
Fly with KM Malta Airlines if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Paris Orly Airport and Malta International Airport arrive as scheduled 90.0% of the time.
ORY is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
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The majority of flights that leave Paris Orly Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Get ready to board and go from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Direct flights from Paris to Malta International Airport can be booked from here.
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct Paris to MLA plane tickets from BVA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between BVA and MLA is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 69.23% of its services arriving as scheduled.
BVA is roughly 88 kms (55 miles) from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Flights that leave from BVA land at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel near MLA if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Malta International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Paris to Malta International Airport flight.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) from central Valletta. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Malta International Airport is £19. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £36. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Paris to MLA, book your ticket three months before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Valletta. August is when most people book flights from Paris to Malta International Airport (MLA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Paris to MLA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Malta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 11ºC and 16ºC.
More about Valletta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Valletta right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Malta International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Valletta when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at St. John's Co-Cathedral followed by Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Valletta City Gate.