Malta (MLA) to Athens (ATH) flights
An economy award from Malta (MLA) to Athens (ATH) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Malta (MLA) to Athens (ATH): Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. The two airports are 541 miles (871 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Catania, Chania and Thessaloniki and more.
How many miles MLA to ATH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $20–405 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $48–83 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 12,000 | $20–305 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $20–55 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 25,000 | $20–145 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $64.80–449.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MLA to ATH
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- RyanairNot in an alliance
Book MLA to ATH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines
MLA to ATH with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Catania (CTA)Ryanair the whole way
- Via Chania (CHQ)Ryanair the whole wayGQ
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Ryanair, then Aegean Airlines and Sky ExpressGQ
- Via Palermo (PMO)KM Malta Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and Volotea
- Via Tirana (TIA)Wizz Air Malta the whole way
GQ - Via Bari (BRI)Ryanair the whole way
- Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines
- Via Naples (NAP)easyJet the whole way
- Via Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI)Medsky Airways the whole wayBMBM
- Via Sofia (SOF)Ryanair, then Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 moreFBGQ
- Via Tunis (TUN)Tunisair Express, then Aegean AirlinesUG
- Via Nis (INI)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways and Ryanair the whole way
+1+1 - Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
GQ - Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
MLA to ATH: common questions
How many miles does MLA to ATH cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Etihad Guest (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MLA to ATH?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance) and Ryanair fly nonstop from Malta (MLA) to Athens (ATH).
How far is Malta from Athens by plane?
Malta (MLA) and Athens (ATH) are 541 miles (871 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MLA to ATH award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Malta and Athens?
The most direct connections are through Catania (CTA), Chania (CHQ), Thessaloniki (SKG), Palermo (PMO) and Tirana (TIA). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ryanair through Catania.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.