As part of preparations for the General Election to be held in Malta on Saturday 30th
of May 2026, KM Malta Airlines announced the introduction of special election fares
and additional flights to facilitate travel for eligible voters wishing to return to Malta
to participate in the voting.
Bookings will open for sale from 04th May to 30th May 2026 and reservations can
only be made through the dedicated KM Malta Airlines General Election Call Centre
number +356 2141 8118, during the hours of 08:00-20:00 Monday to Sunday.
Bookings are subject to availability.
Travel will be permitted during the period 20th May to 3rd June 2026, with the first
inbound date into Malta being 20th May and the final being 30th May, and the first
return date out of Malta being 23rd May 2026 and the final being 03rd June 2026.
Persons eligible for these Special Election Fares are those whose name appears in
the Electoral Registers published by the Electoral Commission, including their direct
dependants (a spouse or child or stepchild under the age of eighteen). Those
eligible will be able to avail of a special election fare of €90 return (inclusive of all
taxes and charges) in Economy Plus (incl. small bag, 10kg cabin bag, and 20kg
checked bag).
Infants who have not reached their second birthday may travel for a
fee of €9 (inclusive of all taxes and charges) provided they do not occupy a seat.
Travel will be permitted on scheduled KM Malta Airlines operated flights only and all
travel must take place into and out of the same city. Tickets will be non-refundable
and no change in travel dates is permitted.
KM Malta Airlines also announced that it will operate extra flights to Brussels and
London Gatwick on the following dates:
• Sunday 31st May: Malta / London Gatwick / Malta (pm)
• Monday 1st June: Malta / London Gatwick / Malta (pm)
• Tuesday 2nd June: Malta / London Gatwick / Malta (pm)
• Monday 1st June: Malta / Brussels / Malta (am)
• Tuesday 2nd June: Malta / Brussels / Malta (am)
Those eligible voters who qualify for these special fares, and who have already made
an alternative booking with KM Malta Airlines for travel between 20th May and 03rd
June 2026, may request either a full refund of their existing ticket or to change their
tickets to different dates of travel at no charge but subject to the payment of any
difference in fare. These adjustments must be processed through the dedicated
General Election Call Centre (+356 2141 8118) at the time of booking.
