Malta International Airport celebrated the end of the winter season with the launch of three new flight routes, expanding its route network in time for the expected summer surge in travel. Scandinavian airline SAS Scandinavian Airlines resumed flights to Copenhagen, restoring connections between Malta and Denmark. Maltese airline Universal Air launched flights to Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city, and British low-cost carrier easyJet introduced a new service to London Southend, further strengthening its connections to the UK.
In March 2025, Malta Airport recorded a total of 725.134 passengers. Italy remained the most important market with a share of 19,6 percent, followed by the United Kingdom with 18,9 percent. Other significant markets were Poland, Germany, and Spain. Despite a significant increase in seat capacity of 17,2 percent to 851.608 seats, the seat load factor declined slightly to 85,1 percent, a decrease of 2,1 percent compared to the same month last year. This slight decline indicates overall high demand for travel to and from Malta, which the capacity expansion has not yet fully met.
The new routes to Copenhagen, Debrecen, and London Southend are expected to further diversify the route network and make Malta more attractive to a wider range of travelers. SAS's resumption of service to Denmark strengthens its connection to Scandinavia, while flights to Debrecen open up new tourism and business opportunities with Hungary. The additional service to London Southend complements the numerous existing connections to the UK and offers travelers another option for arriving in the British capital region.
The positive development in passenger traffic and the expansion of the route network at the end of the winter season give hope for a successful summer season for Malta International Airport. The high demand and additional connections indicate that Malta will continue to be a popular destination.