Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport is 50 minutes.
Catania and Valletta are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 52 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 07:00 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:50 with KM Malta Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your CTA to MLA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Valletta (and maybe even some other great corners of Malta!). Browse the direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates CTA to MLA flights, with 65.35% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CTA and MLA:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
RM67 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM143. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from CTA to MLA, book your trip six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CTA to MLA.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider staying in a hotel near MLA if you have a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and see more of Valletta and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
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 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Valletta in April.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTA to MLA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to discover other corners of Malta. Journey around 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to check off its top attractions. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Qormi is another sought-after destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without visiting Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.