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How to get fromMalta to South Americaby plane, car, busferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to South America by plane, car, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Malta International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane MLA - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    34h 54m
    $617–1,802

  2. Fly Malta International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MLA - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    32h 59m
    $552–1,432

  3. Bus and ferry, bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane CTA - VVI
    4. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    38h 18m
    $843–1,765

  4. Fly Malta International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane MLA - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    39h 5m
    $722–1,882

  5. Fly Malta International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane MLA - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    38h 20m
    $602–1,662

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration30h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,015.5 km
  • Duration: 34h 54m

What companies run services between Malta and South America?

There is no direct connection from Malta to South America. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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