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

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FR Ryanair
7M8
11:50 AM
CET T1
2:35 PM
CET
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FR Ryanair
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FR Ryanair
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Köln (Cologne) to Valletta
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,100 mi 2h 45m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

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, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 2h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to MLA direction.
Mon
1
flight
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
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BGY ~10h 20m ZAG ~12h 52m MUC ~13h 10m BCN ~14h 37m FCO ~14h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,698
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Valletta from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric CGN→MLA FRA→MLA
Distance from CGN – 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 22
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 15m
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Valletta flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Malta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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 flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: MLA
Full nameMalta International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,100 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CGN to MLA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGY, ZAG, MUC, BCN, FCO, SOF, OPO, MAN, IST, YYZ, DUB, VIE, LIS, STN, PMI, EDI, ARN, SKP, MXP, CTA, SVQ, ZRH and BLQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MLA to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to MLA ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,100 miles (1,771 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BGY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (FRA).