Malta International Airport September passenger traffic rises 12% to 1,109,789

Malta International Airport introduced its winter 2026/27 schedule, maintaining links to 80+ airports across 31 markets. September passenger movements totaled 1,109,789; top five markets accounted for 63% of traffic. September traffic rose 12%, driven by a nearly 16% increase in seat capacity; seat load factor fell 3 percentage points to 87.7%. UK, Italy, Poland, Germany recorded growth in September; France declined 10.7%. Passenger traffic expected broadly in line with the prior winter as route frequency gains offset cuts. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Malta International Airport plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)