Investing in Malta International Airport

The Terminal Expansion Project

Apron X

Being Malta’s only air terminal, Malta International Airport hosts around 97% of all tourists visiting the Maltese islands. This makes MIA a very important contributor to the local economy, especially since travel and tourism amount to circa 25% of Malta’s Gross Domestic Product, which is a significantly higher percentage than Europe’s average. This apart, Malta International Airport has also been developing its non-aviation segment, and this has contributed to its growth to support, both directly and indirectly, over 15,000 jobs.

Ever since its privatisation in 2002, the company has focused on continuous terminal upgrades as well as on the development of the building’s surrounding campus, so as to be able to cater for an ever-increasing number of passengers, and with a vision to become one of the best European airports.

Over the past years, Malta International Airport’s infrastructure has benefitted from an expenditure of more than €110 million, with some of the most noteworthy upgrades brought about being a terminal expansion, the development of SkyParks Business Centre, a terminal reconfiguration, and the construction of a multi-storey car park.

This reconfiguration project has delivered significant improvements to the terminal, which include the relocation of the Central Security Area (CSA) to a bigger space, the upgrade of the airport’s Baggage Handling System (BHS), the installation of eight additional check-in desks and the refurbishment of existing ones, the unveiling of a new VIP lounge, and a reconceived observation deck.

Investment Breakdown

Below are highlights from the total investment scheduled for the coming years.

Construction of Apron X
€40 million
The Resurfacing of Runway 23-05
€14 million
The Terminal Expansion Project
€100 million

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If you have any questions regarding Malta International Airport’s investment plan, please send us an email on communications@maltairport.com.