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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → Malta

Flights from Riyadh to Malta

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Malta. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 7h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 49m
RUHMLAIST

Riyadh to Malta at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Malta

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

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RUH Istanbul (IST) MLA
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m
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RUH Athens (ATH) MLA
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~6h 49m
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RUH Rome (FCO) MLA
Leg 1: Flynas, ITA Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 57m
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RUH Doha (DOH) MLA
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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RUH Dubai (DXB) MLA
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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RUH Vienna (VIE) MLA
Leg 1: Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~9h 49m
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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
3,310 km2,056 miles
Journey time
6h 49mestimate
Time difference
-2hMalta vs Riyadh
Currency in Malta
EUR
Airports
RUH → MLA

Flights from Riyadh to Malta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Malta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Rome. 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 Riyadh to Malta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,310 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Malta?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Rome (FCO) and Doha (DOH). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Malta?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Malta?
Malta is 2 hours behind Riyadh.

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