Flights Birmingham → Malta
BHX → MLA
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Malta?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham to Malta, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320/A319 models. The destination airport in Malta sees approximately six million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for this travel corridor.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,245 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Malta it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating BHX-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BHX-MLA
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Birmingham-Malta route is about 2,245 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
