Cheap flights from Colombo to Malta from £262

Cheap flights from Colombo to Malta from £262

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Wed, Jun 17
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£262
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Tue, Jun 16
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£267
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Fri, Jun 19
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£271
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Sun, Jun 21
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£285
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Thu, Jun 18
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£290
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Sat, Jun 20
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£293
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Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£780
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Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21
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£791
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
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£807
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Sat, Jun 20 – Wed, Jun 24
Colombo CMBMalta MLA
£812
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Fri, Jun 19 – Thu, Jun 25
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£814
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Wed, Jun 17 – Tue, Jun 23
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How much do flights to Malta cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£262

Cheapest round-trip

£780

Average round-trip

£972

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Malta

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
KM Malta AirlinesAMCKMNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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
23 May
21°C19°C
30 May
22°C21°C
Sunday
24 May
21°C20°C
31 May
21°C20°C
Monday
25 May
21°C20°C
1 Jun
22°C20°C
Tuesday
26 May
20°C19°C
2 Jun
22°C21°C
Wednesday
27 May
21°C19°C
3 Jun
22°C21°C
Thursday
28 May
21°C20°C
4 Jun
23°C21°C
Friday
29 May
23°C21°C
5 Jun
23°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, KM Malta Airlines, and IndiGo Airlines. Colombo and Malta have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
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 Colombo and Malta?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Malta with Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, KM Malta Airlines, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Malta?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Malta?
Traveling between Colombo 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 Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
How many airports are there near Malta?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Malta depart?
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