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Short trip with the family? Planning a long weekend? Want to head south? What are you waiting for? Come to Malta, the crossroads between the East and the West, located at the heart of the Mediterranean. For art lovers, visiting Valletta is a must, due to its cultural sites and ancient megalithic temples hidden away at the end of little picturesque roads.
Malta is a small but feisty country and will seduce you with its authentic villages, the warmth of its inhabitants, local brass bands and the charm of the little wild creeks. Dive into happiness!
Flights from Lyon (LYS) to Malta (MLA)
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Additional information
Departing from Malta International Airport (IATA code: MLA), there are several ways to get to Valletta, located 8 km from the runways. The No. 8 bus takes you directly to the central bus station. If you would like to take a taxi, there are set rates depending on your destination. For Valletta, for example, you would need to pay around €15. Shuttles also serve other tourist areas on the island, as most hotel complexes are located outside the capital.
Useful information about Malta
Weather
Essentials
Distance
1353 km
Flight duration
02:10
Local time
12:42
Jet lag
0 h
Currency
Euro
Language
Maltese, English
Localisation
- Aéroport international de Malte
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Latitude : 35.8541135
Longitude : 14.4832795
5 Reasons to go to Malta
1. Walk in the footsteps of knights
Located at the crossroads of civilisations, Malta's very essence is marked by a millenarian and cosmopolitan heritage that can be discovered by strolling through the streets of its capital, Valletta. A must-visit monument? The Palace of the Grand Master of the famous knights of the Order of Malta, one of the island's architectural masterpieces, is now home to the president.
2. Admire the views from where the Azure Window once stood
Located on Gozo Island, the second largest island in the archipelago, the "Azure Window" was one of the most remarkable natural arches on the planet. The result of erosion, this astonishing limestone formation, which collapsed in March 2017, was the wonder of walkers and divers, many of whom tried to reach the "Blue Hole".
3. Stroll through the Marsaxlokk fish market
Marsaxlokk, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC, is the largest fishing port on the island of Malta. The site, which is home to a Sunday fish market and multicoloured "luzzijiet" (traditional Maltese fishing boats), is one of the most picturesque locations on the island.
4. Become a hero in Game of Thrones
Rocky outcrops between sea and sky, imbued with a deep-rooted medieval heritage, the Maltese archipelago is one of the favourite filming locations of the producers of the successful Game of Thrones series, from the rock faces of Mtahleb to San Anton Gardens, from the streets of Mdina to the gate of the Red Keep.
5. Go back in time through the ruins of Hagar Qim
Like the prehistoric Ghar Dalam cave, the ruins of Hagar Qim take you on a breathtaking journey through the ages. These ruins of the four temples built between the 4th and 3rd century BC, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, are located in the south of the island, near the village of Qrendi.