An extra four departures from Cardiff airport are being added by Air Malta as a prelude to its summer charter season.
The additional flights to Malta will start on April 8, four weeks earlier than the programme was originally planned to start.
The extra capacity is being added to satisfy expected public demand for travel over the spring and Easter period.
The flights from Cardiff to Malta are set to depart every Tuesday through to October 21.
Air Malta confirmed that there is a noticeable increase in demand for off-peak holidays.
The Welsh airport’s chief executive Jon Horne said: “It’s great that Air Malta is expanding its operation from Cardiff, helping to continue the strong historic links that exist between the island and Wales.
“Air Malta is one of six national airlines with a presence at Cardiff and, with passenger numbers last month showing a 17% year-on-year increase, this all adds to the growth of the airport.”