Flights Frankfurt → Malta
FRA → MLA
Route overview
The flight route operates from Frankfurt to Malta, utilizing a mix of Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Malta sees approximately 6,034,650 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic for this popular European travel corridor.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.4/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Malta (MLA) heads south for about 1,648 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 29m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); 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 FRA-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-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 Frankfurt-Malta route is about 1,648 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.
