Flights Malta → Rome
MLA → FCO
Route overview
The flight route connects Malta with Rome, operating Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Rome opened in 1947 and currently handles over 51 million passengers annually.
The Malta (MLA) → Rome (FCO) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 25.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.
Heading to Rome: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Rome (FCO) heads north for about 690 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 17m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Rome it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating MLA-FCO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MLA-FCO
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: ITA Airways.
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The Malta-Rome route is about 690 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
