VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta International Airport handled a record 10 million passengers in 2025, the highest figure ever recorded in the country.
The airport described the milestone as a major achievement, crediting staff and stakeholders for the strong performance. In a Facebook post, Malta International Airport said the success reinforced its commitment to continued investment and service excellence.
The surge in passenger traffic coincided with robust growth in inbound tourism. In October alone, 417,103 visitors arrived in Malta, representing a 17.3% increase compared with the same month in 2024.
These tourists spent a total of 2.56 million nights on the islands, generating €437.8 million in expenditure during the month.
Official data showed a shift in accommodation trends, with rented accommodation accounting for 89.5% of all nights spent, surpassing traditional hotel stays.
Inbound tourism remained strong throughout the first ten months of the year. Between January and October, Malta welcomed nearly 3.5 million tourists, who collectively spent 22.2 million nights.
Over the same period, total tourist expenditure was estimated at €3.47 billion, with average spending reaching €993 per visitor.
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