Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Cologne and Valletta are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from CGN to MLA start from 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 17:35 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CGN to MLA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Valletta (and perhaps some other great parts of Malta!). Browse the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating CGN to MLA flights, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CGN and MLA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Naples International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport flight is £16. A return ticket right now is £32. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CGN to MLA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Landing cheap flights from CGN to MLA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights taking off from Cologne Bonn Airport land at their destination on time.
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 9 miles from central Cologne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and discover more of Valletta and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Valletta in April.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CGN to MLA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malta just waiting to be explored. Around 3 miles west of Valletta, a visit to Birkirkara will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another sought-after destination in Malta and is around 3 miles south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without visiting Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.