- Tap “See flight & dates”: the search opens with these dates.
- If the price has changed, try a day earlier or later; similar dates are usually there.
- Before paying, check which baggage the fare includes.
Free: one personal item of 40×30×20 cm under the seat. A cabin bag (55×40×20 cm) costs 6-20 € (Priority). Check your fare before paying. Compare airlines · source: Ulysse News, 11 feb 2026
If you're craving a short getaway with mild winter sun, Malta could be your next stop. We've found direct Ryanair flights from Madrid for €46 return, well below the usual fare of around €70.
The dates we've found are 1 to 6 December 2026: you fly out on Tuesday the 1st and return on Sunday the 6th. That gives you five nights to explore the island at your own pace, with no stopovers along the way.
Prices move quickly on popular routes like this one, so it's worth not leaving it too long. The fare may change, and you'll see the current price when you click through to book, before you pay.
Once you're there, take a stroll through Valletta, the capital, with its narrow cobbled streets and colourful balconies. Mdina, the old walled city, is ideal for a view over the island from above. And if you have a free day, catch the ferry to Gozo and enjoy its laid-back pace.
