Valletta to Frankfurt am Main (MLA–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC9286cs
AC Air Canada
321
6:15 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1315+3
LH Lufthansa
321
6:15 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ2283cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
6:15 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM2300cs
KM KM Malta
32N
12:15 PM
CEST
3:00 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1311+2
LH Lufthansa
321
1:27 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
CEST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM2302cs
KM KM Malta
321
2:30 PM
CEST
5:15 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1313+2
LH Lufthansa
321
5:05 PM
CEST
7:50 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ2199cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
321
5:05 PM
CEST
7:50 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM2304cs
KM KM Malta
321
5:15 PM
CEST
8:00 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM2301cs
KM KM Malta
32N
8:50 AM
CEST T1
11:25 AM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ1980cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
321
9:30 AM
CEST T1
12:05 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1310+5
LH Lufthansa
321
10:17 AM
CEST T1
12:33 PM
CEST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM2303cs
KM KM Malta
321
10:55 AM
CEST T1
1:30 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LO4849cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
321
12:50 PM
CEST T1
3:25 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KM2305cs
KM KM Malta
321
1:10 PM
CEST T1
3:45 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1312+2
LH Lufthansa
321
1:35 PM
CEST T1
4:10 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1314+1
LH Lufthansa
32N
8:00 PM
CEST T1
10:35 PM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8300
LH Lufthansa
32X
9:35 PM
CEST
11:50 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valletta to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 59 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 1,024 mi 2h 33m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

MLA–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 1,024 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa Also: AC, KM, SQ 20 321 2h33-2h50 AC, KM, SQ
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AC, KM, LH, SQ
32N Airbus A320neo – KM, SQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (20 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, MLA to FRA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,297
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 Frankfurt am Main from Valletta

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric MLA→FRA CTA→FRA PMO→FRA
Distance from MLA 116 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 59 26 6
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 29m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Frankfurt am Main is 0 hours the same as Valletta.
MLA: CEST · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
1,024 mi / 1,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m to 2h 50m.
Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

MLA–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance1,024 mi / 1,648 km
Flight time2h 33m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights59 out / 56 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: MLA
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLA to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 2h 33m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,024 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from MLA to FRA. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNN, NTE, TLS, POZ, GLA, CTA, SKG, SKP, DUS, TRN, CDG, ZAG, TUN, SOF, TRS, BRI, OTP, VLC, DUB, BSL, CAG, MRS, KTW, MAD, TIA, RZE, MUC, BUD, RIX, BLQ, KRK, LUX, BEG, BRU, NAP, ATH, GDN, ZRH, VIE, LYS, LIN, GOT, PSA, IST, CPH, BER, BCN, AMS, FCO, ARN, PRG, WRO, MXP, WAW, LHR, LGW, MAN, BHX, EDI, OSL, MIA, OPO, PMI, HAM, LIS, NCE, DOH, NCL, VNO, SVQ and LCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FRA to MLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTA and PMO. 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 MLA to FRA

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MLA to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to FRA ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,024 miles (1,648 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO).