Flights Malta → Barcelona
MLA → BCN
Route overview
The flight route connects Malta with Barcelona, operating an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been in operation since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually.
The Malta (MLA) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Barcelona (BCN) heads north-west for about 1,236 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating MLA-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MLA-BCN
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: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Malta-Barcelona route is about 1,236 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.
