Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Valletta and Split are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MLA to SPU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malta International Airport to Split Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MLA and SPU:
Franjo Tudman Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Split Airport (SPU)
RM247 is currently the best price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Split Airport flight. Return flights start at RM552. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLA to SPU if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Malta International Airport to Split Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MLA to SPU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Malta International Airport to Split Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Malta International Airport, 72.79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MLA:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're coming in on a late Malta International Airport to Split Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SPU:
Pick up a Split Airport rental car and discover Split and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Carwiz and united rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Split Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Split. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Malta International Airport to Split Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Split in January.
The warmest month in Split is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Malta International Airport to Split Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to SPU in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Croatia you should also see. About 257 kilometres north of Split, a visit to Zagreb will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Split, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.