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Flights Malta → Edinburgh

MLA → EDI

14.9
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates from Malta to Edinburgh, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Edinburgh Airport serves millions of passengers annually, with approximately 11,248,459 travelers passing through each year.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,611 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Malta (MLA) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.

Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Malta (MLA) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north-west for about 2,611 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 41m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Edinburgh it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:41
Elevation EDI
135 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~261 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Ryanair (FR) 85% 23 min 0.6%

Airlines operating MLA-EDI

Frequently asked questions about MLA-EDI

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 Malta-Edinburgh route is about 2,611 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.