Flights Lyon → Malta
LYS → MLA
Route overview
The flight route operates between Lyon and Malta, utilizing both Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Malta sees approximately six million passengers annually, indicating a significant level of air traffic and travel demand.
The Lyon (LYS) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.9/100 (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 Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 1,352 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating LYS-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LYS-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: Air France.
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The Lyon-Malta route is about 1,352 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
