Flights London → Malta
LGW → MLA
How long is the flight from London to Malta?
The flight from London (LGW) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h. 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 London to Malta, operating with aircraft such as the Airbus A319, Boeing 737-400, and Airbus A320. The destination airport in Malta sees approximately 6,034,650 passengers annually, indicating a significant travel demand between these two cities.
The London (LGW) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by British Airways, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.3/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,065 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LGW-MLA
Frequently asked questions about LGW-MLA
The flight from London (LGW) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h. 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 2 airlines: British Airways, easyJet.
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 London-Malta route is about 2,065 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.
