Flights Prestwick → Malta
PIK → MLA
How long is the flight from Prestwick to Malta?
The flight from Prestwick (PIK) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h 42m. 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 departs from Prestwick and arrives in Malta, operating with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport sees approximately six million passengers annually, indicating it is a busy travel hub.
The Prestwick (PIK) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Prestwick the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Prestwick (PIK) to Malta (MLA) heads south-east for about 2,621 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Prestwick the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Malta it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating PIK-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about PIK-MLA
The flight from Prestwick (PIK) to Malta (MLA) takes about 3h 42m. 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 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Prestwick-Malta route is about 2,621 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.
