Flights London → Malta
LTN → MLA
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Malta, operating with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Malta sees approximately six million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The London (LTN) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.5/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 57.9 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LTN) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,135 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 57.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating LTN-MLA
Frequently asked questions about LTN-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 London-Malta route is about 2,135 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.
