Flights Catania → Malta
CTA → MLA
Route overview
The flight route connects the historic city of Catania with the popular tourist destination of Malta, operating with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The departure airport in Catania has been open since 1924 and serves as a gateway to a bustling travel hub that sees over six million passengers annually at the destination airport in Malta.
The Catania (CTA) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Catania (CTA) to Malta (MLA) heads south for about 187 km, a flight time of roughly 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Malta it is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating CTA-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CTA-MLA
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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Catania-Malta route is about 187 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
