Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cairo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAI to MLA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between CAI and MLA:
Larnaca International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,753. A return fare right now is ج.م. 9,320. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAI to MLA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Valletta in April.
When reserving your flight from Cairo International Airport to Malta International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Valletta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAI to MLA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malta you should also see. Around 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Malta, consider Qormi, about 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are among its highlights.
