Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Malta. While the left side offers a good Frankfurt departure view, the right side wins overall because it captures the stunning Alpine crossing over Switzerland and northern Italy — the Alps are on the right when flying southeast — and then delivers the dramatic Grand Harbour arrival at Malta. The combination of the Alps in cruise and Valletta on approach makes right the stronger choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically departs southward on runway 25C/25R or northward on 07L/07R. On a southbound departure toward Malta, a left-side seat gives you views over Frankfurt city center and the Main River as the aircraft turns southeast. You'll see the Taunus hills to the north and the Rhine-Main confluence area clearly. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline and Main River bend, Rhine-Main confluence near Mainz, Taunus hills to the northwest, Darmstadt and southern Hesse flatlands.

When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malta's main runway 13/31 means arrivals from the north typically approach from the northwest on runway 13, tracking southeast over the island. A right-side seat gives you the best view of Valletta's Grand Harbour, the Three Cities, and the open Mediterranean as you descend. The entire northeastern coastline of Malta unfolds on the right. Notable sights include: Valletta and Grand Harbour, the Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua), St. Paul's Bay to the northwest, Marsaxlokk Bay to the southeast.

The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Luqa (MLA) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight tracks southeast over the Rhine Valley, then crosses the Swiss Plateau and the Alps near the Gotthard region, descending over the Po Valley in northern Italy. The Apennine spine of Italy is crossed mid-flight, followed by a long overwater leg across the Tyrrhenian Sea and then the central Mediterranean before reaching Malta. The Alps crossing, visible roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight, is the most dramatic geographic feature of the route.