Flight Operations to Malta

Flight Operations to Malta: The historic island nation of Malta, surrounded by the azure of the Mediterranean, has always been a popular holiday destination for Europeans. This week, many are preparing to travel to the island as the 8th Annual MBA Mediterranean Business Aviation Show gets underway at the Palace Hotel, Sliema on Friday. Here's all you need to know for successful private flights to Malta.

Malta International Airport

• IATA Code: MLA
• ICAO Code: LMML
• Coordinates: 35 51.26N / 14 28.38E
• Elevation: 300 feet
• Fuel: Jet A1 and Avgas
• Time zone: UTC+1

Operational Information

• Non-EU-registered aircraft require landing permits
• EU-registered aircraft require landing notifications
• MLA is slot coordinated airport, applications shall be approved against a full schedule
• Depending on the aircraft type, approval will be given one day before the flight date at the latest
• Parking is generally available and usually approved with slots, however, at certain times of the year, parking is restricted
• Hanagarage is subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis and due to maintenance operations
• FBO operating hours are 24/7
• Alternate Airports are located on the nearby island of Sicily: Palermo (LICJ) with its longest runway at 10,911 feet; and Catania (LICC) with its longest runway at 7,992 feet
• There are no significant NOTAMS or restrictions

Immigration

Schengen visa applications must be lodged at the diplomatic mission of the country which is the main destination of the visit. In the event that an applicant intends to visit several Schengen member states (with stays of approximately the same duration), the application must be filed at the diplomatic mission of the country of first entry into Schengen.Applications should be lodged at Malta’s diplomatic missions.Aircraft crews including flight attendants are exempt and do not require visas to enter Malta.Passport Control must be done for each arrival/departure from/to a non-Schengen country.

Services

Inflight catering: Catering is available through two companies. Menus are available on request and cover a huge selection of national cuisines.VIP terminal: This is a separate building from the main terminal with its own immigration, customs, and security facilities. Alternatively, passengers can use the main terminal.For support with your Flight Operations to Malta, contact UAS