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Flights from Malta to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Malta to Cape Town. 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
MLACPTIST

Malta to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey14h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Malta to Cape Town

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

1
MLA Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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2
MLA Munich (MUC) CPT
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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MLA Zurich (ZRH) CPT
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
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
+1hCape Town vs Malta
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
MLA → CPT

Flights from Malta to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Malta to Cape Town?
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 Malta to Cape Town?
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 Malta and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). KM Malta Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Malta and Cape Town?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Malta and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Malta.

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