20 Feb 2018 | 03:43 PM UTC
Malta: Malta International Airport reopens following fire Feb. 20
Malta International Airport reopens following temporary closure due to fire February 20; residual delays likely
Event
Flight operations at Malta International Airport (MLA) resumed at approximately 16:00 (local time) on Tuesday, January 20, after a temporary closure. All flights in and out of MLA were suspended from 13:15 to 16:00 due to a fire in the arrivals concourse. According to local sources, flights to MLA were diverted to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), located in Sicily.
Residual delays are likely at MLA in the coming hours.
Advice
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.