Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 22m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price€8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Rome to Malta privately from US$9,500, about 1h 22m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Rome (FCO) to Malta (MLA) and Malta to Rome — timed and priced alike.
Rome and Malta lie approximately 690 km apart (429 mi / 373 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$26,000 for a one-way charter between Rome and Malta, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | €12,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 22m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 19m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 17m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 17m | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 15m | €13,000 – €19,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 12m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Rome and Malta? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Rome, Italy: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport.
Malta, Malta: Malta International Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 07:00 UTC.
Malta→Rome runs about 10 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome → Malta | 34 | 63 min | 55 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Malta → Rome | 32 | 73 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (4), Bombardier Challenger (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Embraer Phenom 300 (3) |
66 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Malta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LIRF / FCO | LMML / MLA |
| Longest hard runway | 12,801 ft | 10,991 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 300 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (7,226 ft, 28 km) · Rome Urbe Airport (3,556 ft, 26 km) · Aviosuperficie Tucano · Aviosuperficie Artena · Comino Heliport · Xewkija Heliport (571 ft, 28 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Rome–Malta when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 22m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Rome–Malta is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$9,500 – US$26,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 22m airborne across the 690 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Rome–Malta charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.