Key Market Indicators
Maltese air transport traffic is projected to reach approximately 20,000 departures by 2028, up from around 19,500 departures in 2023. This represents a modest annual growth rate of 0.4%. Since 1975, Malta has experienced a yearly decline in air transport demand, averaging 1.4%. In the 2023 global ranking, Malta stood at 85th place, slightly behind Seychelles, which also recorded 19,500 departures. Leading the rankings were China, India, and Canada, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.