Connecting route · Netherlands → Malta

Flights from Rotterdam to Malta

There are no direct flights from Rotterdam to Malta. The fastest way is one stop via Rome or Barcelona, about 5h 20m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 20m

Rotterdam to Malta at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mVia Rome, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Barcelona

Best ways to fly from Rotterdam to Malta

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

RTM Rome (FCO) MLA

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

Mon17:30 RTM19:22 FCO2h 23m connection21:45 FCO22:50 MLATransavia Holland + KM Malta Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 20m

RTM Barcelona (BCN) MLA

Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Vueling, Ryanair

Sat07:00 RTM08:50 BCN2h 10m connection11:00 BCN12:54 MLATransavia Holland + Vueling

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 54m

RTM London (STN) MLA

Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair

Mon13:30 RTM13:19 STN2h 56m connection16:15 STN20:14 MLATransavia Holland + Ryanair

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 44m

RTM Athens (ATH) MLA

Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

One airline, one ticket ~6h 18m

RTM Perugia (PEG) MLA

Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Ryanair

Self-transfer likely ~5h 58m

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: 1,955 km1,214 miles
Journey time: 5h 20mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneMalta vs Rotterdam
Currency in Malta: EUR
Airports: RTM → MLA

Flights from Rotterdam to Malta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to Malta?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Barcelona and London. 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 Rotterdam to Malta?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,955 km.

Where do you change planes between Rotterdam and Malta?

The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Barcelona (BCN), London (STN) and Athens (ATH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Rotterdam and Malta?

Rotterdam: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).

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