Paris to Malta is a straightforward medium-haul hop of under three hours, and a mix of the Maltese flag carrier, Air France and two low-cost airlines keeps the route well served and competitively priced. It is a year-round destination, but fares swing hard with the Mediterranean summer. Here is who flies it nonstop, what a fair return costs in euros, and how to keep the price down.
Route: Paris (CDG / ORY) → Malta International (MLA), Luqa
Distance: approximately 1,700 km (1,050 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 40m – 2h 50m
Direct flights: Yes — KM Malta Airlines and Air France fly nonstop from Charles de Gaulle (about 14 departures a week between them, most of them KM), Transavia France flies from Orly, and Ryanair operates from Paris Beauvais. Which airport you use decides the price: 80 of the hundred cheapest fares we priced leave Beauvais, from €54.
Fares from Paris to Malta (EUR)
Malta’s peak is the long Mediterranean summer, from June through September, plus Easter; the cheapest months are the mild winter of November to February. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros. The low end comes from the low-cost carriers off-season — on a quiet winter weekday, a return can be remarkably cheap.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | low |
| February | low |
| March | medium |
| April | medium-high (Easter) |
| May | medium-high |
| June | high |
| July | high |
| August | very high |
| September | high |
| October | medium |
| November | low |
| December | medium (holidays) |
Reference points from our own deal tracking: a genuinely good return lands around €54–€65 on the low-cost carriers, a typical fair price is roughly €65, and the full-service fares are a separate tier entirely at €175–€300. Anything under about €60 return is worth booking quickly — off-peak low-cost one-way sale fares from Orly or Beauvais occasionally dip below €30 each way.
Airlines on this route
Every option is nonstop — there is no reason to connect on a route this short. The choice is between full-service carriers (seat selection, often a bag included) and low-cost ones (lowest headline fares, extras charged separately):
- KM Malta Airlines — the Maltese flag carrier and the most frequent operator on the route, flying nonstop from Charles de Gaulle several times a week.
- Air France — a small number of nonstop flights a week from Charles de Gaulle, handy if you want SkyTeam miles or an onward connection.
- Transavia France — Air France–KLM’s low-cost arm, flying from Paris Orly, from €55 in our sample. Its lowest fares essentially match Ryanair’s while leaving from a far more convenient airport, which is what makes it good value rather than the headline price.
- Ryanair — ultra-low-cost from Paris Beauvais, and the volume leader by a long way: 75 of the hundred cheapest fares we priced, in a tight €54–€70 band. Best for headline fares if you travel light and are happy with Beauvais, which is about 85 km from Paris.
KM Malta Airlines and Air France usually include a checked bag; the low-cost carriers charge for bags and seats separately, so always compare the all-in price before deciding.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–10 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice; summer and Easter dates should be booked earlier, as they only get dearer.
- Travel in the shoulder seasons — May, early June, late September and October still bring warm weather and swimmable seas at well below peak-summer prices.
- Fly midweek. Tuesday to Thursday departures are usually the cheapest; the Friday-out, Sunday-back weekend combination is the most expensive.
- Be flexible on the Paris airport. Transavia (Orly) and Ryanair (Beauvais) fares often undercut the full-service carriers from Charles de Gaulle — just factor in the transfer time and cost to each.
- Add bags before you compare. A low-cost fare plus a checked bag can end up dearer than KM Malta Airlines with a bag already included.
Arriving in Malta
All flights land at Malta International Airport (MLA) at Luqa, about 8 km from the capital, Valletta — the island’s single, easy-to-navigate terminal. The cheapest way in is the public Tallinja bus (routes TD1–TD4 serve the airport), which reaches Valletta, Sliema and St Julian’s for around €3.00–€3.50 depending on the season. A fixed-price white airport taxi to the main tourist areas costs roughly €20–€25; pay at the desk in arrivals so the fare is set in advance. Malta is small, so nowhere is more than about 45 minutes from the airport.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Malta?
The nonstop flight takes about 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. With several airlines serving the route, you can usually find a departure that suits your day; total door-to-door time is around five to six hours once you allow for airport transfers and check-in.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Malta?
Yes. KM Malta Airlines and Air France fly nonstop from Charles de Gaulle, Transavia France flies from Orly, and Ryanair operates from Paris Beauvais. KM Malta Airlines runs the most frequent service, of about 14 departures a week from Charles de Gaulle. There is no need to connect on such a short route — the one-stop fares we found, via Zurich or Munich, cost €178–€228 and took 4h 25m to 5h 05m against 2h 40m non-stop.
How much does it cost to fly from Paris to Malta?
There are two prices on this route. In the dates we could price, 80 of the hundred cheapest fares were low-cost non-stops at €54–€70 return, mostly Ryanair from Beauvais, with a median of about €65. The full-service fares — KM Malta and Air France from Charles de Gaulle — ran €176–€301. July and August are the busiest and dearest weeks.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Malta?
January, February and November are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, the low-cost fares bottomed out at €54 return; note that almost all of the cheapest departures our search returned fall in late summer and autumn, so it cannot speak to January either way. The mild winter is a quiet, low-cost time to visit — the sea is too cool for swimming but the sightseeing weather is pleasant. Avoid July and August, the busiest and most expensive months.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Malta?
KM Malta Airlines (the flag carrier) and Air France fly full-service from Charles de Gaulle, while Transavia France (from Orly) and Ryanair (from Beauvais) are the low-cost options. In the hundred cheapest fares we priced the gap between those two groups was large: Ryanair €54–€70 and Transavia from €55, against KM Malta €176–€223 and Air France €267–€301. The full-service carriers usually include a bag; the low-cost ones charge for extras separately, so compare the all-in price rather than the headline.
Which airport do I fly into in Malta?
You arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) at Luqa, the island’s only airport, about 8 km from Valletta. It has a single terminal and is well connected by bus and fixed-price taxi, so getting to Valletta, Sliema or St Julian’s is quick and simple.
How far in advance should I book Paris to Malta flights?
Aim to book 4 to 10 weeks ahead for most dates. For summer, Easter and the Christmas holidays, book earlier — those peaks fill up and only get more expensive. A quiet winter weekday can occasionally still be cheap even close to departure.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes. Midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be the cheapest, while a Friday-out and Sunday-back weekend break is the most expensive combination. Shifting your dates by a day or two, or flying from Orly or Beauvais instead of Charles de Gaulle, is often the easiest way to cut the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
