Malta · International airport
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Malta International Airport is an international airport serving Valletta (Luqa), Malta. Its IATA code is MLA and its ICAO code is LMML. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,350 m long.
- IATAMLA
- ICAOLMML
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MLA
- ICAO code
- LMML
- City
- Valletta
- Region / province
- Luqa
- Country / territory
- Malta
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 35.8459° N, 14.4916° E
- Elevation
- 91 m (300 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Malta (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,350 m (10,991 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,350 m10,991 ft | Asphalt |
| 05/23 | 2,373 m7,785 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,296 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,760 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,498 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.150 MHz |
| DISTANCE RAD | 130.975 MHz |
| GROUND | 121.600 MHz |
| LEAVING | 123.625 MHz |
| RUNWAY | 138.100 MHz |
| VOLMET | 126.800 MHz |
| WEATHER | 127.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Malta International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Valletta through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Malta
Malta International Airport is the only airport in Malta in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Malta International Airport?
The IATA code of Malta International Airport is MLA and its ICAO code is LMML. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Malta International Airport located?
Malta International Airport is in Valletta, Luqa, Malta, at coordinates 35.8459° N, 14.4916° E and an elevation of 91 m (300 ft).
How far is Malta International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Malta International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,498 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,760 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,296 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Malta International Airport?
The longest runway at Malta International Airport is 3,350 m (10,991 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Malta International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Malta International Airport (MLA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.