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It’s not difficult to find cheap flights to Malta, with a number of airlines flying direct from the UK to Malta International Airport. As with other destinations in the Mediterranean, Malta is particularly popular with Brits during the summer months, and it’s at this time that you’ll find the greatest choice of flights.

The small island sits to the south of Sicily and to the east of Tunisia – its location between Europe and Africa has given it a unique culture, with Middle Eastern-influenced food and language, and a rich maritime history.

Most British visitors to Malta will fly during the summer months, and, as is often the case, flights tend to be more expensive during this period, particularly during the school holidays in July and August. However, there is a fair amount of competition on the route, with low-cost airlines in the market too – so it's still possible to find good deals, even in summer. Low-cost airlines with flights to Malta include Wizz Air, easyJet, Jet2 and Vueling.

If you’re not restricted to travelling in the summer, consider visiting in April or May, when it is quieter but still warm and sunny, and the countryside is lush and green. Malta's atmospheric capital Valletta is also a great destination for a quick city break, so if that's your plan, consider packing everything in hand luggage to save money on checked baggage fees.

On average, direct flights from the UK to Malta take between 3 hours 10 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes. It can be cheaper to fly to Malta indirect; flights with stops take from 4 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours or more. You may not feel that it is worth the inconvenience, but it can save a little bit of money if you are travelling on a tight budget.

Malta’s history makes it a slam-dunk for culture travellers. The capital Valletta was built by the mysterious Knights of St John in the 1500s, and retains much of its original honey-coloured architecture.

Even more ancient are millennia-old sites such as the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, an underground necropolis dating back to 3600 BC. See our Malta holiday page for more information about Malta’s cultural sites and to search for package deals.

Malta is also an island of remarkable natural beauty, particularly around the coast. St Peter’s Pool, on the island’s south-eastern tip, is one example of the beautiful coves and beaches which dot Malta’s coastline, while the sea caves and rock formations of the Blue Grotto make for an unforgettable boat trip. If you want to explore as much as possible, consider hiring a car, which will give you the freedom to reach the out-of-the-way places many tourists miss.