Flights Edinburgh → Malta
EDI → MLA
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Malta?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h 41m. 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 operates from Edinburgh to Malta, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Malta sees over six million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and popularity for air travel.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (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 Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,611 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Edinburgh 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 EDI-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about EDI-MLA
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h 41m. 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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Malta, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Edinburgh-Malta route is about 2,611 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.
