Flying from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Dubai: what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 3 hours ahead of Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from MLA to Dubai. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from MLA to Dubai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
You can travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Malta. But before booking your flight tickets from Malta International Airport to Dubai, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
MLA is approximately 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near MLA? If you're catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to Dubai, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Dubai
ج.م. 5,837 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Malta International Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 14,175. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MLA to Dubai. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Malta International Airport to Dubai.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near DXB if you're catching a late flight from Malta International Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Malta International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near DWC. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from MLA to Dubai at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Dubai. To escape the crowds, head to Dubai in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Malta International Airport to Dubai for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MLA to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Malta International Airport to Dubai:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
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