Malta, Transport Incident, Level 3: Air traffic restrictions at Malta International Airport (MLA) – Malta

2026-08-12: According to reports from Wednesday (12 August), there are flight cancellations and delays at Malta International Airport (MLA). This is due to an ash cloud from Mount Etna in Sicily that is drifting over the Maltese islands and affecting flight safety.
Further air traffic disruptions are possible. Passengers travelling via the affected airport are advised to contact their airline or tour operator about the current flight status in advance to their journey to the airport.