Air Malta will start flying to Lisbon, the coastal capital city of Portugal and one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, as from the 25 March 2018, the airline said in a statement. The Maltese carrier will fly to Lisbon Portela Airport initially twice a week with flights operating every Thursday and Sunday with oneway prices starting from just Euro39 includes taxes.

Paul Sies, Air Malta’s Chief Commercial Officer stated, "We are thrilled to be extending our services to South Western Europe. Our return to Lisbon after an absence of over ten years is not just another milestone for the airline but it represents a strong commitment by the airline to better connect the Mediterranean region to all Europe and beyond. We plan to carry around 10,000 passengers in the first year of operation and generate increased tourism between the two countries. Our geographical position together with the increased routes and frequencies to major airports will undoubtedly help make Air Malta the natural choice when it comes to connecting flights across the region.”