Flying from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Palermo.
To ensure you catch your PMO to MLA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PMO and MLA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, ر.ق. 133 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 290. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PMO to MLA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PMO to MLA.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Palermo Airport (PMO)
78% of flights leaving from Palermo Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Palermo to Palermo Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PMO:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel near MLA if you're on a late Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
From Luqa Malta International Airport, Valletta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Valletta in March.
Lock in your flight from Palermo Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PMO to MLA in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malta waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another must-experience destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without seeing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.
