Flights Malta → London
MLA → LGW
How long is the flight from Malta to London?
The flight from Malta (MLA) to London (LGW) takes about 3h. 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 operates between Malta and London, utilizing aircraft such as the Airbus A319, Boeing 737-400, and Airbus A320. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 40,899,000 passengers, indicating a high volume of air travel activity.
The Malta (MLA) → London (LGW) route is operated by British Airways, easyJet. 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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to London (LGW) heads north-west for about 2,065 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating MLA-LGW
Frequently asked questions about MLA-LGW
The flight from Malta (MLA) to London (LGW) takes about 3h. 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 varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: British Airways, easyJet.
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The Malta-London route is about 2,065 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.
