Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LPA to MLA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LPA and MLA:
Valencia Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, ر.ق. 243 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 515. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LPA to MLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LPA to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of all flights leaving Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LPA to MLA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored after you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including 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 favourite stop in Malta. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.
