Connecting route · United Kingdom → Malta

Flights from Cardiff to Malta

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Malta. The fastest way is one stop via Malaga or Dublin, about 7h 23m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 22m

Cardiff to Malta at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mVia Malaga, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Malaga or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Malta

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

CWL Malaga (AGP) MLA

Leg 1: TUI Airways, Vueling, Ryanair · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines

Sun06:00 CWL09:29 AGP2h 31m connection12:00 AGP14:23 MLATUI Airways + KM Malta Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 23m

CWL Dublin (DUB) MLA

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair, Aer Lingus

Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB6h 13m connection14:30 DUB18:56 MLARyanair + Aer Lingus

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 26m

CWL Palma (PMI) MLA

Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Ryanair

Wed07:00 CWL10:06 PMI7h 39m connection17:45 PMI19:24 MLATUI Airways + Ryanair

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 24m

CWL Amsterdam (AMS) MLA

Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: easyJet, KM Malta Airlines

Mon09:45 CWL11:51 AMS7h 54m connection19:45 AMS22:30 MLAKLM + KM Malta Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 45m

CWL Rome (FCO) MLA

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, Wizz Air

One airline, one ticket ~5h 22m

CWL London (STN) MLA

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair

One airline, one ticket ~5h 27m

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: 2,233 km1,387 miles
Journey time: 5h 22mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hMalta vs Cardiff
Currency in Malta: EUR
Airports: CWL → MLA

Flights from Cardiff to Malta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Malta?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Malaga, Dublin and Palma. 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 Cardiff to Malta?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,233 km.

Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Malta?

The best connecting points are Malaga (AGP), Dublin (DUB), Palma (PMI) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Cardiff and Malta?

Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Malta?

Malta is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

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