Flights Malta → Madrid
MLA → MAD
Route overview
The flight route operates from Malta to Madrid, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931 and currently serves over 66 million passengers annually.
The Malta (MLA) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Madrid (MAD) heads north-west for about 1,658 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 30m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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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-MAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MLA-MAD
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-Madrid route is about 1,658 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.
