Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is one hour behind Johannesburg and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your JNB to MLA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and MLA:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,597 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,398. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from JNB to MLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to MLA.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near JNB:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Valletta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JNB to MLA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. No visit is complete without checking out Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.
