Malta International Airport (IATA: MLA) is Malta's only international airport, located in Luqa (southwest of Valletta), serving as the main gateway to the Maltese Islands for over 50 years of commercial operations. Opened in its current form in 1992 (replacing the older Luqa terminal from 1958), it is managed and operated by Malta International Airport plc (a public limited company listed on the Malta Stock Exchange since 2002, with mixed ownership including private consortia, government stakes, and public shares).

The airport handles passenger traffic (welcoming around 8.9 million passengers in 2024), cargo, and aviation services, connecting Malta to over 100 destinations via 30+ airlines (including hub for KM Malta Airlines and base for Ryanair/Malta Air), with modern facilities, retail/dining, ongoing expansions (like the East Terminal project for 2028), and awards for service excellence (e.g., multiple "Best Airport in Europe" recognitions in its passenger category).