Flights Malta → Frankfurt
MLA → FRA
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. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.4/100 (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 16.6 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.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating MLA-FRA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MLA-FRA
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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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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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.
