Flights Malta → Frankfurt
MLA → FRA
How long is the flight from Malta to Frankfurt?
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 2h 29m. 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 Malta to Frankfurt, operating with a fleet of Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Frankfurt sees an annual passenger traffic of 61,564,957, indicating its significance as a major hub for air travel.
The Malta (MLA) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. Across 38 flights monitored in recent months, n/a% arrived on time (within 15 min of schedule), with an average delay of n/a minutes. The cancellation rate is 0.00%. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north for about 1,648 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 29m.
Departures from Malta on this leg cluster in the midday window: about 71% of MLA-FRA flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating MLA-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about MLA-FRA
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 2h 29m. 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 on Malta-Frankfurt is 0.00% across 38 monitored flights.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Frankfurt, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Malta-Frankfurt route is about 1,648 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.
