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Flights Dublin → Malta

DUB → MLA

13.1
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates from Dublin, where the airport opened in 1940, to the popular tourist destination of Malta. The destination airport serves over six million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,534 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Dublin (DUB) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), 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 Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.

Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Dublin (DUB) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,534 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 35m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Malta it is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:35
Elevation MLA
300 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~253 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Ryanair (FR) 85% 23 min 0.6%

Airlines operating DUB-MLA

Frequently asked questions about DUB-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: Ryanair.

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The Dublin-Malta route is about 2,534 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.