KM Malta Airlines unveils its largest Summer Schedule to date with 7,948 Flights and 19
\nRoutes, an average of 262 weekly flights, 1.34 million seats, and a new Tel Aviv service to
\nstrengthen connectivity across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n
Summer 2026 Highlights (29 March \u2013 31 October 2026 operating period):
\n\u2022 Average of 262 weekly flights, 7,948 total flights
\n\u2022 1,340,000+ total seats
\n\u2022 19 routes across Europe and the Mediterranean
\n\u2022 New Tel Aviv service (from 27 May 2026, Wednesdays and Sundays)
\n\u2022 Additional Tuesday morning service to Brussels
\n\u2022 Additional Thursday afternoon service to London Gatwick (resulting in 23 weekly
\nLondon flights)
\n\u2022 Renewed Malta\u2013Catania services in summer
\n\u2022 8 aircraft with average aircraft utilisation of 12 hours daily<\/p>\n
Aircraft utilisation across the fleet will average 12 hours per day during the peak summer
\nseason, reflecting efficient, optimised operations designed to maximise capacity while
\nmaintaining high service standards.<\/p>\n
The expanded schedule will reinforce Malta\u2019s connectivity with key European markets,
\nincluding the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, the
\nCzech Republic, Belgium and T\u00fcrkiye and will strengthen links with Israel through the
\nnew Tel Aviv service.<\/p>\n
A twice-weekly service to Tel Aviv will commence on 27 May 2026 (Wednesdays and
\nSundays). The additional weekly Brussels service will operate on Tuesday mornings.
\nRenewed summer services to Catania will provide greater flexibility for travellers within
\nthe central Mediterranean. The extra Thursday afternoon service to London Gatwick
\nbrings weekly London frequencies to 23.<\/p>\n
Throughout Summer 2026, KM Malta Airlines will maintain strong frequencies across the core markets, providing seamless access to major European hubs and onward global
\nconnectivity via partner airlines to North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
\nLondon, Munich, Paris, and Rome will have two daily flights to and from Malta, supporting
\nincreased connections with codeshare partners.<\/p>\n
As Malta\u2019s national airline, KM Malta Airlines plays a strategic role beyond operating
\nflights. For an island nation at the crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, air
\nconnectivity is essential. A strong national carrier ensures stable, year\u2010round links to key
\neconomic and political centres, supports inbound tourism and outbound mobility,
\nstrengthens trade and investment ties, and safeguards Malta\u2019s long\u2010term connectivity
\nresilience. The Summer 2026 schedule reflects this responsibility, balancing commercial
\ngrowth with the wider national interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Summer 2026 schedule represents a significant step forward in strengthening Malta\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.\u201d \u2014 David Curmi, Executive Chairman, KM Malta Airlines.<\/p>\n
The airline\u2019s Summer 2026 programme has been designed to meet strong demand
\nacross all markets while supporting Malta\u2019s position as a leading Mediterranean
\ndestination.
\nFlights are available for booking via kmmaltairlines.com and through authorised travel
\npartners across all markets.<\/p>\n