KM Malta Airlines launches new summer 2026 service between Malta and Palermo

KM Malta Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct service between Malta and Palermo, further strengthening connectivity between Malta and Sicily as part of the airline’s Summer 2026 schedule.

The new route will operate three times weekly, providing customers with direct travel options between Malta International Airport and Palermo Falcone–Borsellino Airport. Flights are scheduled to operate from 30th May 2026, complementing the airline’s broader summer network.

“We are pleased to introduce Palermo as a new destination within our Summer 2026 schedule,” said David Curmi, Chairman of KM Malta Airlines. “At present, Palermo is not served by direct flights from Malta, and this new route expands the range of destinations available to the Maltese travelling public while also creating additional opportunities to attract inbound visitors to Malta. Sicily and Malta share strong cultural, economic and tourism ties, and we are confident this service will further strengthen connectivity between our two islands.”

“We warmly welcome the launch of the new service between Palermo and Malta announced by KM Malta Airlines”, says Gianfranco Battisti, CEO of Gesap, the managing company of Palermo Falcone Borsellino International Airport. “This is a strategic route that further strengthens the role of Palermo airport as a hub in the Mediterranean and expands mobility opportunities between two territories that are historically and culturally very close. This connection helps to support the growth of international traffic at the airport and to encourage new tourist and commercial flows between Sicily and Malta, concludes Battisti, in line with the path of development and progressive opening to international markets that we at Gesap are pursuing.”

Palermo, the capital of Sicily, offers visitors a vibrant mix of history, culture, and gastronomy. Travellers can explore the city’s historic landmarks such as the Palermo Cathedral and the Norman Palace, wander through street markets like Ballarò and Vucciria, or enjoy the city’s renowned street food scene. With easy access to destinations such as Mondello, Cefalù, Segesta, and Erice, Palermo also serves as an excellent base for exploring the cultural and scenic highlights of western Sicily.

This new service forms part of KM Malta Airlines’ Summer 2026 schedule, which includes an expanded range of routes and frequencies across key European and Mediterranean destinations. In addition to the Palermo service, the airline has also reintroduced seasonal flights to Catania, offering seven weekly flights to Sicily during the summer months with convenient timings ideal for short leisure trips, weekend getaways, and day-return shopping visits.