8.96 Million Passengers Through Malta Airport In 2024

Malta International Airport (MIA) welcomed 8.96 million passengers in 2024, marking a 14.8% increase from 2023 and achieving the third-highest growth rate in its history.

August was the busiest month with 983,182 passenger movements, but March saw the strongest growth, with traffic increasing by 30% year-on-year, surpassing 600,000 passengers for the first time.

Winter passenger traffic grew by 21%, outpacing summer’s 12% increase, and seat occupancy reached an all-time high of 86%.

MIA CEO Alan Borg highlighted Malta’s continued popularity among travellers, with the airport positioned as a leader among southern European counterparts.

Borg noted promising growth for 2025, with 9.3 million passengers expected and a summer schedule connecting Malta to 109 destinations.

Investments of €70 million are planned for 2025, including enhancements to the Schengen arrivals corridor and baggage reclaim area, as well as the unveiling of a new VIP Terminal and completion of Apron 8 South’s second phase, adding four new aircraft stands.

Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef praised the collaboration between MTA and MIA, which boosted off-peak capacity and reduced seasonality.

MIA also emphasised sustainability initiatives, including a photovoltaic farm expected to generate 5.1 million kWh of clean energy, supporting its goal of achieving carbon neutrality.

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