MLA
Malta
LHR
London
Malta to London
Flight Compensation
Malta to London — KM Malta Airlines' UK flagship.
MLA–LHR connects Malta International Airport with London Heathrow, operated by KM Malta Airlines. This route serves both business travellers and the Maltese diaspora in the UK. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
2,090 km
Route distance
3h 20m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · MLA departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 40 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
MLA–LHR is a busy business and diaspora route. Average delay 40 minutes.
Our Success Rate
72%
on MLA–LHR claims
Average Payout
€365
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Maltese summer peak, diaspora travel
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes MLA–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies to MLA departures. Maltese law has a 2-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates MLA–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
KM Malta Airlines
KMAvg Delay
40min
Claim Success
72%
How KM Resists Claims on This Route
KM Malta Airlines cites LHR slot restrictions — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on MLA–LHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
LHR Slot Restrictions
~30% of delays
Heathrow capacity management causes ground delays.
NATS flow control is foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle MLA–LHR Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the MLA–LHR specific cause
File with KM Malta Airlines citing EC261. Maltese 2-year limitation period applies.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to TMAA if rejected.
05EC261 on MLA–LHR
EC261 applies because MLA is a EU airport
Your departure airport (MLA, Malta) is in Malta. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
TMAA (Transport Malta Aviation Authority)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew MLA–LHR.
Does EC261 apply on KM Malta Airlines MLA–LHR flights?
Yes. EC261 applies to all flights departing from EU airports. KM Malta Airlines is an EU carrier. You're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. File within 2 years.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your MLA → LHR Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to TMAA (Transport Malta Aviation Authority) if needed.