Malta Holidays: Packages, All-Inclusive Deals and When to Go

Sunshine, history and clear sea, about three hours from the UK. Here is how to plan a Malta holiday: package or DIY, all-inclusive or not, where to fly from and when to go.

Malta Holiday Packages

A package bundles your flights and hotel, often with transfers and luggage. Packages sold by UK companies that include a flight are ATOL protected, so you are covered if the company goes bust.

Option	Best for	Watch out for
Package holiday	Ease, ATOL protection, transfers included	Less choice of small hotels
Flight and hotel booked separately	Boutique hotels, flexible dates	You arrange your own transfer
All-inclusive	Families, fixed budgets	Fewer reasons to eat out locally

All-Inclusive Holidays in Malta

All-inclusive deals are mostly in the larger resort hotels, in areas like St Julian’s, St Paul’s Bay and Mellieħa. Read our guide to where to stay in Malta to pick the right area first, because the area matters more than the hotel on a small island.

Cheap Malta Holidays

• Go between November and March: days are mild (around 16 to 21°C) and prices drop outside school holidays.
• Stay in St Paul’s Bay, Buġibba or Qawra: usually cheaper than Sliema or St Julian’s.
• Use the buses and ferries: you rarely need a hire car on Malta itself.
• Be flexible: midweek flights are often cheaper than weekends.

Gozo Holidays

Gozo is Malta’s quieter, greener sister island, 25 minutes by ferry from Ċirkewwa. A Gozo holiday suits couples and anyone after a slower pace, often in a farmhouse with a private pool. Read more about staying in Gozo.

Best Time for a Malta Holiday

Season	Weather	Good for
Spring (Mar to May)	17 to 24°C, little rain	Sightseeing, walking
Summer (Jun to Aug)	29 to 32°C, dry	Beaches, boat trips
Autumn (Sep to Nov)	21 to 29°C, warm sea	Swimming, fewer crowds
Winter (Dec to Feb)	16 to 17°C, wettest	City breaks, low prices

Temperatures are average daytime highs. See every month in detail in our Malta weather by month guide.

Flights to Malta from the UK

Direct flights take roughly three to three and a half hours, depending on where you fly from.

• Airlines: British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2, plus seasonal TUI flights. KM Malta Airlines is Malta’s national airline.
• London: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
• Regional: Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford and East Midlands, many of them seasonal.
• Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow.
• New for 2026: easyJet added Glasgow and Newcastle routes, and Jet2 added London Gatwick.

Malta Holidays from the US

Getting Around Malta

• Buses cover Malta and Gozo, with Valletta as the main hub.
• Ferries link Sliema with Valletta, Ċirkewwa with Gozo (about 25 minutes) and Valletta with Gozo by fast ferry (about 45 minutes).
• Car hire is useful on Gozo or for exploring the coast. Remember Malta drives on the left.

Malta Holidays FAQ

How long is the flight from the UK to Malta?

About three to three and a half hours, depending on your departure airport.

Do they speak English in Malta?

Yes. English and Maltese are both official languages.

What plugs does Malta use?

The same three-pin plugs as the UK (Type G), so UK travellers don’t need an adapter.

Is Malta good for a family holiday?

Yes. Mellieħa Bay has shallow water and sand, flights are short, and English is widely spoken. Families often stay in Mellieħa or St Paul’s Bay.

Next: the best things to do in Malta and the Blue Lagoon guide.

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Sources: UK Aviation: flying to Malta (Nov 2025) · Malta International Airport, summer 2026 · Ferries to Gozo (Big World Small Pockets) · Climate of Malta (Wikipedia)