Malta International Airport posted a net profit of €8.5 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 15.9% from the same period last year, as both traffic and spending climbed to record highs.

Passenger traffic for the January–March period rose by 14% year-on-year, fuelled by sustained demand for air travel and a growing route network. The airport handled nearly 897,000 passengers in April alone — a 15.8% increase compared to April 2024 — with average load factors reaching 86%.

The strong start to the year puts MIA firmly on track to hit its target of 9.3 million passengers in 2025.

Revenue for the quarter totalled €29.2 million, an increase of 13.7% on Q1 2024. Operating costs also rose by 11.5%, in part due to a 15.9% jump in staff expenses as the airport scaled up its workforce to meet demand. Capital expenditure reached €15.8 million, with major investments funnelled into infrastructure projects including the Apron 8 South expansion, SkyParks Business Centre II, and the new VIP terminal.

The United Kingdom overtook Italy to become Malta’s top inbound market for the first time since early 2022, with a 21.2% share of total April arrivals. Poland, meanwhile, recorded the strongest year-on-year growth among top markets at 51%, thanks to new routes and extended service from LOT Polish and Ryanair.

CEO Alan Borg previously stated the airport was entering a “transformative year” with over 100 routes in operation for the summer season and major infrastructure projects underway.

MIA also highlighted continued improvements to the passenger experience, citing increased seat capacity and efficiency gains. The company remains confident in meeting its annual targets and sustaining post-pandemic growth momentum.