Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Malta in July 2025, Expanding European Network
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways will resume four weekly flights to Malta starting on 2 July 2025, expanding its European network to nearly 50 destinations. This marks the airline’s return to Malta, offering travelers from regions like Australia, China, and Japan easy access to the Mediterranean destination. With connections through Hamad International Airport, passengers can explore Malta’s historic sites, including Valletta and Mdina, as well as the nearby islands of Gozo and Comino. Qatar Airways also offers expanded global connectivity, including a partnership with Virgin Australia, pending approval.
(PRESS RELEASE) Doha, Qatar, 2024-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, voted the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, will resume flights to Malta starting 2 July 2025, with four weekly services. This reinstatement expands the airline’s network in Europe, now covering nearly 50 destinations.
Travelers from regions like Australia, China, India, Japan, and the Philippines can now book flights to Malta, making it easier than ever to experience the stunning Mediterranean coastline. Passengers can travel via Hamad International Airport, also named the World’s Best Airport by Skytrax in 2024, to Malta International Airport. Once there, visitors can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Valletta, Malta’s capital, as well as the neighboring islands of Gozo and Comino.
Similarly, passengers flying from Malta will have access to Qatar Airways’ expansive global network, which spans over 170 destinations, including 42 weekly flights to Australia. Pending regulatory approval, the proposed partnership with Virgin Australia will further enhance connectivity, benefiting travelers both ways.
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group CEO, expressed his excitement about the return to Malta, emphasizing the importance of the Malta-Qatar relationship: “The resumption of flights to Malta strengthens our European network and further cements the robust economic ties between Qatar and Malta. This operational relaunch enhances our commitment to connecting travelers to new, exciting destinations.”
Al-Meer also highlighted Malta’s unique appeal: “From its rich history and culture to its iconic beaches, Malta is a destination offering something for every traveler. Whether it’s exploring historic sites or enjoying the Mediterranean sun, Malta is a truly memorable experience.”
Valletta, Malta’s capital, offers a blend of Baroque architecture, contemporary nightlife, and over 450 years of history. Another highlight is Mdina, Malta’s former capital, known for its Rococo and medieval structures, as well as its role as the filming location for King’s Landing in the globally popular TV show Game of Thrones.
Qatar Airways will operate two daily flights between Doha and Malta, with departures every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
For booking information, travelers can visit qatarairways.com or use the airline’s mobile app.
About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for the unprecedented eighth time at the 2024 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways has been the World’s Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. As leaders in industry innovation and digital adoption, Qatar Airways was also recently voted the ‘World’s Best Airline Website’ by World Travel Tech Awards.
Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA’s Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the ‘World’s Best Airport’, as voted by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. In 2024, Hamad International Airport also received the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ accolade for 10 consecutive years, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second year in a row.
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Source: Qatar Airways
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