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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Luqa:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 9:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 12:56 am.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Luqa.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Luqa takes 2h 41m, covering 1,028 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Luqa range from $123 to $260, with an average of $187 over the past 12 months. Anything below $123 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $187. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $171 round-trip and layover options via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) at $171.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Luqa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Luqa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $60, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Luqa Malta Intl Airport (MLA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CityGo Rentals
• Movis
• SICILY BY CAR
• Suncar Rent a Car
• Hertz

Flights from Madrid to Luqa usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Luqa route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Luqa most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Madrid to Luqa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $214, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Luqa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• KM Malta Airlines

Flying via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 6h 11m via Toulouse Blagnac (TLS) and 6h 25m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Among airlines operating Madrid to Luqa flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• KM Malta Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.