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Flights from Cape Town to Malta

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Malta. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 14h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 43m
CPTMLAIST

Cape Town to Malta at a glance

Fastest journey14h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Malta

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Istanbul (IST) MLA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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2
CPT Munich (MUC) MLA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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3
CPT Zurich (ZRH) MLA
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~16h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,769 km4,825 miles
Journey time
14h 43mestimate
Time difference
-1hMalta vs Cape Town
Currency in Malta
EUR
Airports
CPT → MLA

Flights from Cape Town to Malta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Malta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,769 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Malta?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Malta?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Malta?
Malta is 1 hour behind Cape Town.

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