Köln (Cologne) to Valletta (CGN–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR5205
FR Ryanair
73H
7:05 PM
CEST T1
9:50 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5206
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:30 PM
CEST
9:15 PM
CEST
2h 45m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ZRH Zurich 4h 5m ACEWLX BTKMLX Zurich (ZRH) to Valletta flights
FCO Rome 4h 15m AZEW AZBTET Rome (FCO) to Valletta flights
MUC Munich 4h 20m AZBTEW BTKMLH Munich (MUC) to Valletta flights
BLQ Bologna 4h 45m AZEWFR FR Bologna (BLQ) to Valletta flights
BER Berlin 4h 55m EWSRR BTKMQR Berlin (BER) to Valletta flights
VIE Vienna 5h 10m EWFRNH BTFRKM Vienna (VIE) to Valletta flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 50m EWFR FR Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Valletta flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 2m EWFR FRIBLA Barcelona (BCN) to Valletta flights
BUD Budapest 6h 55m EW FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Valletta flights
OPO Porto 7h 15m EWFRSRR FR Porto (OPO) to Valletta flights
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Köln (Cologne) to Valletta
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,100 mi 2h 45m nonstop

CGN–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,100 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 2h45
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to MLA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,683
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Valletta from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric CGN→MLA DUS→MLA FRA→MLA
Distance from CGN 34 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 4 5 54
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 45m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Malta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Valletta is 0 hours the same as Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · MLA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,100 mi / 1,771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter Malta visa-free with no time limit. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A German passport or national ID card is sufficient. No border checks on flights from within the Schengen area.

For stays over 3 months, register at the Identity Malta Agency in Valletta. Bring proof of address, health insurance or EHIC, and proof of financial means or employment. The EHIC covers emergency medical care. Malta uses the euro. English is an official language alongside Maltese, so all government forms and services are available in English.

CGN–MLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance1,100 mi / 1,771 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,100 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CGN to MLA: Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Munich.
Yes, return flights from MLA to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, FRA and EIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to MLA

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to MLA is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,100 miles (1,771 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).