The number of passengers at the airport increased by 13.7 per cent to more than 376,900 in April when compared to the same period last year.

The UK continues to lead as the biggest market, increasing its passengers arriving on Malta by 14.8 per cent.

Germany and France registered even higher growth at 21.6 and 21.4 per cent respectively.

“The increased traffic we’ve been seeing between winter and spring shows Malta is no longer perceived as just a summer destination among holidaymakers,” Malta International Airport CEO Markus Klaushofer said.

Meanwhile, aircraft movements for April increased by 11 per cent, mirroring the increase of 11.7 per cent in seat capacity that reached 491,856, when compared to April 2013, Malta International Airport said.

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