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Flights from Malta to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Malta to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Rome or Athens, about 9h 16m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 33m
MLAAUHATH

Malta to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey7h 33mVia Rome, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Athens

Best ways to fly from Malta to Abu Dhabi

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

1
MLA Rome (FCO) AUH
Leg 1: ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat07:15 MLA08:35 FCO2h 10m connection10:45 FCO18:31 AUHKM Malta Airlines + Etihad Airways
13 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 16m
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MLA Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Mon21:15 MLA23:45 ATH8h 00m connection07:45 ATH12:58 AUHAegean Airlines + Etihad Airways
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 43m
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3
MLA Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 33m
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4
MLA Budapest (BUD) AUH
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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5
MLA Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 59m
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MLA Larnaca (LCA) AUH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 35m
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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
4,007 km2,488 miles
Journey time
7h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Malta
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
MLA → AUH

Flights from Malta to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Malta to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Athens and Doha. 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 Malta to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,007 km.
Where do you change planes between Malta and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Athens (ATH), Doha (DOH) and Budapest (BUD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Malta and Abu Dhabi?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Malta and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Malta.

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