Malta International Airport plc - February Traffic Results

On 10 March 2026, Malta International Airport plc announced that in February 2026 passenger movements reached a new record for February and amounted to 658,328 passenger movements, which is 17.4% higher than the previous record registered in February 2025.

Furthermore, the seat load factor also increased to 81.6% compared to 80.5% in February 2025, notwithstanding the 12.1% increase in aircraft movements when compared to the same month last year.

MIA stated that Italy remained its largest market in February 2026 with 18.2% market share, followed by the UK (18.1%), Poland (14.1%), Germany (6.7%) and Spain (5.8%).

MIA also published its flight schedule for the upcoming summer season which introduces new routes and increased frequencies to key markets. In particular, Delta Air Lines will become the first American carrier to operate direct flights to Malta, with three direct flights per week between June and October to New York City. Northern Europe will also benefit from improved links and additional routes were also added across the Mediterranean region.

The company explained that while the year has been off to a strong start and the new schedule offers improved connectivity and greater convenience, MIA continues to monitor geopolitical developments. The Traffic Development team is maintaining close communication with airlines, particularly those with scheduled flights to countries affected by the ongoing conflict.