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Flights Manchester → Malta

MAN → MLA

17.9
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Manchester and Malta, using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The airport in Manchester, which opened in 1934, serves as the origin for this popular connection to Malta, a destination that welcomes over six million passengers annually.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~2,343 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £350 (UK Regulation 261).

The Manchester (MAN) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,343 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 21m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Malta it is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:21
Elevation MLA
300 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A321
Est. CO₂/passenger
~234 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%

Airlines operating MAN-MLA

Frequently asked questions about MAN-MLA

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: easyJet.

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The Manchester-Malta route is about 2,343 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.