Flights Rome → Malta
FCO → MLA
Route overview
The flight route operates between Rome and Malta, utilizing Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The airport in Rome, where the journey originates, has been open since 1947, while the destination airport in Malta sees approximately 6,034,650 passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by ITA Airways, Etihad Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.8/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Malta (MLA) heads south for about 690 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 17m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Malta it is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure).
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 FCO-MLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-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 2 airlines: ITA Airways, Etihad Airways.
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The Rome-Malta 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.
