Cheap flights from Cairns to Malta from £593

Cheap flights from Cairns to Malta from £593

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Sun, Jun 7
Cairns CNSMalta MLA
£593
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Fri, Jun 5
Cairns CNSMalta MLA
£616
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Mon, Jun 8
Cairns CNSMalta MLA
£618
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Fri, Jun 5
Cairns CNSMalta MLA
£619
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Mon, Jun 8
Cairns CNSMalta MLA
£636
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Thu, Jun 11
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£1,107
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Sun, Jun 7 – Sat, Jun 13
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£1,169
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Sun, Jun 7 – Sun, Jun 14
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£1,174
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
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£1,212
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£1,244
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How much do flights to Malta cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£593

Cheapest round-trip

£1,107

Average round-trip

£1,396

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Malta airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus services.

Malta is served by Malta International Airport (MLA), located 8 km southwest of Valletta, the capital city. This compact island nation offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The airport is well connected to Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian's, and other popular areas. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist season.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

€2 – €3; €2 summer, €1.50 winter; Tallinja card available

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Valletta

30-50 min

€2 – €3; €2 summer, €1.50 winter; covers Sliema and St. Julian's

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Sliema and St. Julian's

15-30 min

€15 – €25; fixed fare to Valletta; higher to other areas

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

€10 – €20; varies with demand and destination

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-30 min

€25 – €45; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

€25 – €60; per day; multiple agencies at airport

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public bus fares vary by season: €2 in summer (mid-June to mid-October), €1.50 in winter.
  • White taxis operate on fixed fares from the airport; confirm price before departure.
  • Traffic congestion is common, especially during summer months and rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Malta

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Malta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Malta

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
KM Malta AirlinesAMCKMNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Malta

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January15°C13°C
February15°C13°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June24°C22°C
July27°C25°C
August28°C26°C
September26°C24°C
October23°C21°C
November20°C18°C
December17°C15°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
13°C
February
Sunny days
333
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
23°C21°C
6 Jun
23°C21°C
Sunday
31 May
23°C21°C
7 Jun
23°C22°C
Monday
1 Jun
23°C21°C
8 Jun
24°C23°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
23°C21°C
9 Jun
24°C23°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
24°C21°C
10 Jun
24°C23°C
Thursday
4 Jun
23°C21°C
11 Jun
24°C22°C
Friday
5 Jun
22°C21°C
12 Jun
24°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and KM Malta Airlines. Cairns and Malta have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Malta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malta and London, Manchester, Belgrade, Aberdeen, Warsaw, Paris, Barcelona, Palermo, Bristol, Birmingham, Budapest, Tirana, Rome, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Catania, Istanbul, Nice, Bucharest.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Malta?
The main airport in Malta is Malta International. It is also served by Malta International, Catania–Fontanarossa, Comiso.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Malta?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Malta with Jetstar Airways, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, KM Malta Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Malta?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Malta, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Malta?
Traveling between Cairns and Malta, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Malta?
There are a number of airports in and around Malta. The main one is Malta International and other nearby airports include Malta International, Catania–Fontanarossa, Comiso.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Malta depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Malta arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Malta depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Malta arrive?

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