There are 5 ways to get from Greece to Malta by plane, bus, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ioannina National Airport
best- Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane IOA - MLA
6h 1m€150–341Fly from Athens International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane ATH - MLA
4h 56m€56–171Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
- Take the busferry from Fier to Sciclibusferry
- Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
37h 39mFly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane HER - MLA
6h 13m€83–233Bus, bus and ferry via Lushnjë
- Take the bus from Athens to Lushnjëbus
- Take the busferry from Lushnjë to Sciclibusferry
- Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
39h 5m
Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greece to Malta is to fly which costs €55 - €180 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Greece to Malta is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Malta. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Fier, Pozzallo and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 39m.
The distance between Greece and Malta is 711 km.
The best way to get from Greece to Malta without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 37h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Greece to Malta, including transfers.
Greece to Malta bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.
Greece to Malta bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Fier station.
Malta is 1h behind Greece. It is currently 2:46 AM in Greece and 1:46 AM in Malta.
There are 6878+ hotels available in Malta.
What companies run services between Greece and Malta?
Aegean Airlines and Ryanair fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Malta International Airport (MLA) twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ioannina National Airport to Malta International Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from Ioannina National Airport to Malta International Airport via Athens International Airport, Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–280
Flights from Ioannina National Airport to Malta International Airport via Athens International Airport, Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
Flights from Athens International Airport to Malta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Athens International Airport to Malta International Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Athens International Airport to Malta International Airport via Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Malta International Airport via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Malta International Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Phone
- +2105203350
- Website
- top-lines.gr
Bus from Athens to Fier
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45
- Schedules at
- top-lines.gr
Want to know more about travelling around Malta
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide