Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Valletta is one hour behind Bucharest and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of seven weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your OTP to MLA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Valletta — and maybe even more of Malta if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
Among carriers operating OTP to MLA flights, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OTP and MLA:
Athens International Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Sofia Airport
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Otopeni Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near OTP? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience more of Valletta and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Valletta in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to go to Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OTP to MLA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another favourite destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without experiencing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.
