Scottish travellers have another straightforward route to the Med: easyJet has launched a direct service between Glasgow Airport and Malta, flying every Tuesday and Friday. Fares start from £70 return, and it joins Ryanair and Jet2 on the same corridor — evidence that demand from the west of Scotland for the islands keeps climbing.
The route was welcomed by Visit Malta, whose UK & Ireland director Tolene van der Merwe framed it as widening the island's reach across the UK market. For travellers, the practical upside is simple: no connections, a sub-four-hour flight, and twice-weekly frequency that suits both a long weekend and a longer stretch of winter sun.
Malta's pitch goes beyond weather. Valletta and its surrounds carry UNESCO World Heritage status, the diving is genuinely good for Europe, and film fans can seek out spots used in Gladiator and Jurassic World. Add the sister islands — quieter Gozo and swim-stop Comino — and you have a compact destination that packs a lot into a small area.
If you want a ready-made option, easyJet Holidays is selling a three-night package from £239 per person at the four-star Santana Hotel in Qawra, on Malta's north-east coast. It covers breakfast, return Glasgow flights, two hold bags, airport transfers and ATOL protection, with travel dates of 6–9 November 2026. The hotel has a rooftop pool and a beach roughly 300 metres away, which is a sensible set-up for an out-of-season escape when you're not banking on serious beach weather.
Why it matters: Scots have historically often routed through English hubs to reach Malta. Three airlines now flying the route direct means competitive pricing and more schedule choice — worth comparing across all three before booking, especially for shoulder-season trips when fares swing widely.
