Cheap flights from Manchester to Malta
Manchester International Airport sits about two hours flying time from Luqa, the only airport serving Malta. This is a popular seasonal connection with several carriers offering year-round service through both direct flights and connections via European hubs. You can find options every month of the year when searching for tickets on this route.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 10 Nov 2026 | from $31 | Search 10 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | — | 15 Nov 2026 | from $42 | Search 15 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 15 Nov 2026 | from $55 | Search 15 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | — | 14 Nov 2026 | from $103 | Search 14 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 4 Jun 2027 | from $157 | Search 4 Jun 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 20 Nov 2026 | from $173 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 13 Nov 2026 | from $217 | Search 13 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 5 Nov 2026 | from $218 | Search 5 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 30 Jul 2027 | from $222 | Search 30 Jul 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 17 Nov 2026 | from $248 | Search 17 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 28 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $31.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $66 | 30 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $31 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $54 | 7 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $43 | 1 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $123 | 18 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $99 | 1 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $111 | 20 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $251 | 29 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $171 | 27 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $222 | 30 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $527 | 17 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $257 | 9 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester International MAN | 14 km |
| Malta | Luqa MLA | 0 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
November tends to offer lower prices as it falls outside peak summer demand and school holiday periods. You might also find value in late October or early December, though weather conditions vary during these shoulder weeks. Weekday departures often cost less than weekend flights, and booking further ahead usually secures better rates regardless of season.
Airlines and what to expect
The route features a mix of budget carriers and full-service operators, each with different fare structures. Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, Vueling Airlines, and Malta Air typically offer basic fares where seats and baggage cost extra. Cityjet and Swiss provide connecting flights through their respective hubs. Brussels Airlines also operates connections from Manchester via its European network.
Arriving — Malta
Luqa airport lies roughly five kilometres east of Valletta, Malta's capital city. Regular bus services run between the terminal and the city centre every fifteen to twenty minutes throughout most of the day. Taxis are available outside arrivals but prices depend on time of day and luggage count.
Before you go: Malta
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Power sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Language
- Maltese, English
- Emergency number
- 112
- Calling code
- +356
- Internet domain
- .mt
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Malta
- 553 k (2023)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Malta)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether your British passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned return date.
- Review baggage allowances carefully since budget carriers charge separately for checked bags.
- Verify if connecting flights appear on one ticket or separate bookings when routing through another airport.
- Consider that November weather can bring rain showers to the island.
- Confirm which Manchester terminal your airline uses before arriving.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester – Malta: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $31. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Manchester – Malta: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Ryanair, Jet2, Easyjet, Malta Air, Norwegian, Ryanair UK, Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Manchester – Malta: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Malta?
The distance is about 2,351 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 3 h 19 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Manchester – Malta?
Manchester: Manchester International (MAN). Malta: Luqa (MLA).
What is the time difference between Manchester and Malta?
Malta is 1 h ahead of Manchester.
Manchester — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Ryanair | direct | 22 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 7 Nov 2026 | from $34 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $48 |
| Rome | Ryanair | direct | 12 Dec 2026 | from $49 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | direct | 4 Jan 2027 | from $50 |
| Antalya | Corendon Airlines | direct | 2 Nov 2026 | from $65 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 23 Dec 2026 | from $211 |
| Burgas | British Airways | with a stop | 31 Oct 2026 | from $442 |
| Chisinau | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | with a stop | 19 Dec 2026 | from $663 |
Malta — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Manchester / Malta that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham → Malta | 119 km from Manchester | direct | 29 Oct 2026 | from $38 |
| Liverpool → Malta | 51 km from Manchester | direct | 17 Dec 2026 | from $42 |
| Manchester → Catania | 191 km from Malta | direct | 30 Oct 2026 | from $85 |
| Leeds → Malta | 57 km from Manchester | direct | 17 Nov 2026 | from $86 |
| Nottingham → Malta | 91 km from Manchester | direct | 6 Sept 2027 | from $150 |