SkyUp MT
Maltese low-cost airline and subsidiary of Ukraine's SkyUp Airlines, operating from Chișinău since 2023.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
SkyUp MT Limited is a Maltese low-cost airline based in Hamrun, Malta. It is a subsidiary of the Ukrainian SkyUp Airlines and commenced operations in May 2023 from Chișinău Eugen Doga International Airport. The airline was established as a European Union-based operating arm of the SkyUp brand, allowing the group to continue flying after the closure of Ukrainian airspace in 2022. SkyUp MT focuses on ACMI contracts, charter flights, and scheduled low-cost services, primarily connecting Chișinău with destinations across Europe. Its parent, SkyUp Airlines, was founded in June 2017 by the Alba family and made its first flight on May 21, 2018. The SkyUp brand positions itself as a bold innovator offering classic carrier service at low-cost prices, and SkyUp MT extends that model into the EU market under a Maltese air operator's certificate.
History
SkyUp MT Limited was established as a Maltese subsidiary of the Ukrainian SkyUp Airlines. The parent company, SkyUp Airlines, was founded in June 2017 by the Alba family and began operations with its first flight on May 21, 2018. SkyUp quickly gained recognition, entering the top ten most dynamic European airlines according to the Anker Report within just over a year, and by 2022 it was the second-largest Ukrainian airline by traffic volume. In 2022, following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and the closure of Ukrainian airspace, SkyUp began operating in Europe, focusing on ACMI contracts, special flights, and charter flights for tour operators, foundations, associations, and sports clubs. To secure a European Union operating base, the group established SkyUp MT in Malta. SkyUp MT commenced operations in May 2023 from Chișinău Eugen Doga International Airport in Moldova, offering low-cost flights to destinations across Europe. The airline operates as a separate legal entity under a Maltese air operator's certificate while leveraging the SkyUp brand and operational expertise. Its route network includes connections from Chișinău to cities such as Dublin, Alicante, Barcelona, and Larnaca, as advertised on the SkyUp website.
SkyUp Airlines founded by the Alba family in June 2017.
SkyUp Airlines' first flight on May 21, 2018.
SkyUp MT commenced operations in May 2023 from Chișinău Eugen Doga International Airport.
Products and positioning
Low-cost carrier with classic service standards, operating as the EU-based arm of the SkyUp brand.
Low-cost scheduled flights
Passenger services from Chișinău to European destinations such as Dublin, Alicante, Barcelona, and Larnaca.
ACMI contracts
Wet-lease services providing aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance to other operators.
Charter flights
Charter services for tour operators, foundations, associations, and sports clubs.
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