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How to get fromIreland to Maltaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ireland to Malta by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Shannon Airport

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane SNN - MLA
    7h 5m
    €63–175

  2. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane KIR - MLA
    10h 38m
    €58–164

  3. Fly from Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane DUB - MLA
    6h 59m
    €72–179

  4. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane ORK - MLA
    12h 32m
    €87–286

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane BHD - MLA
    10h 30m
    €89–274

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane BFS - MLA
    8h 28m
    €126–256

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,654.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Malta?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Air Malta fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) twice daily.

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