Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Each week, there are 24 Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 08:20 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:45 with Lufthansa.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FRA to MLA flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Valletta (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malta!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
With 69.92% of services arriving as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to MLA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FRA and MLA include:
Zurich Airport
Geneve Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
RM479 is the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM900. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from FRA to MLA, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near FRA:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're getting in on a late Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Pick up a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Valletta in April.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to go to Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Malta, consider Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are among its highlights.