KM Malta Airlines unveils its largest Summer Schedule to date with 7,948 Flights and 19
Routes, an average of 262 weekly flights, 1.34 million seats, and a new Tel Aviv service to
strengthen connectivity across Europe and beyond.
Summer 2026 Highlights (29 March – 31 October 2026 operating period):
• Average of 262 weekly flights, 7,948 total flights
• 1,340,000+ total seats
• 19 routes across Europe and the Mediterranean
• New Tel Aviv service (from 27 May 2026, Wednesdays and Sundays)
• Additional Tuesday morning service to Brussels
• Additional Thursday afternoon service to London Gatwick (resulting in 23 weekly
London flights)
• Renewed Malta–Catania services in summer
• 8 aircraft with average aircraft utilisation of 12 hours daily
Aircraft utilisation across the fleet will average 12 hours per day during the peak summer
season, reflecting efficient, optimised operations designed to maximise capacity while
maintaining high service standards.
The expanded schedule will reinforce Malta’s connectivity with key European markets,
including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, the
Czech Republic, Belgium and Türkiye and will strengthen links with Israel through the
new Tel Aviv service.
A twice-weekly service to Tel Aviv will commence on 27 May 2026 (Wednesdays and
Sundays). The additional weekly Brussels service will operate on Tuesday mornings.
Renewed summer services to Catania will provide greater flexibility for travellers within
the central Mediterranean. The extra Thursday afternoon service to London Gatwick
brings weekly London frequencies to 23.
Throughout Summer 2026, KM Malta Airlines will maintain strong frequencies across the core markets, providing seamless access to major European hubs and onward global
connectivity via partner airlines to North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
London, Munich, Paris, and Rome will have two daily flights to and from Malta, supporting
increased connections with codeshare partners.
As Malta’s national airline, KM Malta Airlines plays a strategic role beyond operating
flights. For an island nation at the crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, air
connectivity is essential. A strong national carrier ensures stable, year‐round links to key
economic and political centres, supports inbound tourism and outbound mobility,
strengthens trade and investment ties, and safeguards Malta’s long‐term connectivity
resilience. The Summer 2026 schedule reflects this responsibility, balancing commercial
growth with the wider national interest.
“Our Summer 2026 schedule represents a significant step forward in strengthening Malta’s air connectivity. With nearly 8,000 flights, 1.34 million seats, and 19 routes, we are not only expanding capacity but also strategically investing in markets that are most important to Malta’s tourism, business, and diaspora communities. By combining direct point-to-point services with access to the major passenger hubs across Europe, we provide an important number of connecting seats.” — David Curmi, Executive Chairman, KM Malta Airlines.
The airline’s Summer 2026 programme has been designed to meet strong demand
across all markets while supporting Malta’s position as a leading Mediterranean
destination.
Flights are available for booking via kmmaltairlines.com and through authorised travel
partners across all markets.
