Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport (MLA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport (MLA) departing from here.
The timezone in Valletta is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Malta International Airport is located in Valletta.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MLA.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MLA departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
79.57% of flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to MLA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Go where the road takes you with a Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport (MLA)
Currently, ج.م. 27,187 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 46,855. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to MLA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport (MLA)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport (MLA), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Valletta based on whether you like 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 Rio De Janeiro to MLA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Valletta
Start your Valletta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Malta International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. St. John's Co-Cathedral, Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John and Harbour cruise 3 cities trip are attractions you won't want to skip in Valletta.
