The Maltese Islands will be served by a new 6,000-square-metre air terminal by 2028. Malta International Airport said that once complete, the building will be connected to the main terminal, allowing for a seamless guest experience across the airport.

The announcement was made by Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg at a press conference earlier today marking the official launch of the East Expansion project, which was also attended by Prime Minister Robert Abela.

The investment, the largest undertaken by the Company since the airport’s privatisation, is intended to enhance the airport experience for departing passengers and ensure that the airport is well positioned to accommodate future traffic growth.

“As a player in the tourism industry, we feel a strong responsibility to ensure that visitors enjoy a positive airport experience, which contributes to good first and last impressions of our islands. The East Expansion project will enable us to elevate the departure experience, particularly during peak summer periods when we welcome up to 2,500 departing guests per hour, by providing more space, upgraded facilities and a smoother journey overall,” said Mr Borg.

A strategic investment in the airport’s long-term development, the East Expansion project will be the largest project within the €345 million investment programme announced by the Company in 2025.

Prime Minister Robert Abela said, “after inaugurating the VIP Terminal last summer, today we are exploring the details of yet another major investment, the East Expansion. This project reflects what we can achieve when public institutions and private enterprise work together with a shared sense of purpose.”

Prime Minister Abela described the East Expansion as a particularly significant project, forming part of a long-term commitment to quality, resilience, and future readiness. He added that this development is not simply about expanding physical space but is rather about raising the standards and improving efficiency as the country is prepared for opportunities that lie ahead.

The new terminal’s departures area will be equipped with five departure gates and a crew gate, together with around 1,000 square metres of circulation space and a variety of seating options designed to improve passenger flow and comfort.

The development will also introduce 32 new check-in desks, supported by an additional 1,300 square metres of circulation space, as well as expanded baggage sorting capabilities enabled by a state-of-the-art baggage handling system.

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