Malta Airport Hits 5.2 Million Passengers In First Half Of 2026

Malta International Airport welcomed 5.2 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, marking a 15.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

The strong performance was driven by continued expansion of the airport’s route network, including the launch of a new Norwegian service to Billund and the first-ever direct Delta Air Lines connection between New York’s JFK Airport and Malta.

The United Kingdom remained Malta’s largest tourism market, accounting for 20% of all passenger traffic, while Italy continued to perform strongly, with Rome Fiumicino overtaking London Gatwick as the airport’s busiest route.

Meanwhile, Poland emerged as one of Malta Airport’s fastest-growing markets, recording a 52.4% increase in passenger traffic compared to the first half of 2025.

The figures cap off a strong start to the year for the airport, with airlines continuing to add new routes and increase capacity ahead of the busy summer season.

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Dylan Attard

Dylan Attard is a Social Media Executive at Lovin Malta and a proud Gozitan with a passion for digital media, content creation, and social trends. Outside of work, you’ll usually find him at the gym, watching series or doomscrolling.