One of the world’s smallest countries is a highly attractive travel destination LOT Polish Airlines inaugural flight on 16th April 2025 Four weekly flights to Malta International Airport The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta may be one of the smallest countries in the world (only 316 square kilometres) but it has become a trendy travel destination with over three million visitors annually (2023). Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines makes this precious gem available for travellers from India and adds Malta to its global route network starting on 16th April 2025. The flights between the airline’s global hub at the Chopin Airport in Warsaw and the Malta International Airport will be operated four times per week with a Boeing 737. Guests will have the choice between the two service classes LOT Economy Class and LOT Business Class. In order to offer passengers more flexibility, departures from Warsaw will take place at two different times: Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:20h, Tuesdays and Saturdays at 14:05h. The flight time is three hours. Overview of the new Malta flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines: Sunday and Wednesday Departure with LO 671 from Warsaw at 8:20h, arrival in Malta at 11:20h Departure with LO 672 from Malta at 12:10h, arrival in Warsaw at 15:05h Tuesday and Saturday Departure with LO 673 from Warsaw at 14:05h, arrival in Malta at 17:05h Departure with LO 674 from Malta at 17:55h, arrival in Warsaw at 20:50h “Malta is no longer an insider tip, but presents itself as a high-quality holiday destination with a wide range of tourist attractions that appeals a lot to what people from India love when travelling abroad,” says Amit Ray, Director India, DACH Markets …
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