Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport is in Luqa, about 5 km southwest of Valletta, the capital. It is the closest major destination to the airport, and the TD4 Tallinja Direct bus runs straight from the terminal to Valletta's bus station. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and pre-booked transfers also make the short trip from the Welcomers' Hall.

Yes. Malta International Airport is in Luqa, on the main island of Malta, with part of the site extending into neighbouring Gudja. It is the only airport in Malta, so all international flights to Malta, Gozo and Comino arrive here. Travelers to Gozo continue by road to Ċirkewwa and then by ferry.

Malta International Airport has one passenger terminal used by all airlines. Arrivals and departures are on separate levels, and the terminal has separate areas for flights within the Schengen Area and flights from outside it. After customs, all arriving passengers enter the Welcomers' Hall, where taxis, buses and drivers are found.

Ryanair and its subsidiary Malta Air have the largest presence, and KM Malta Airlines is the national carrier. Other airlines include easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. All of them use the airport's single terminal, with many extra seasonal routes in summer.

Taxis at Malta International Airport are run by Malta Taxi and operate 24 hours a day. You buy a prepaid ticket at a fixed rate from the booth in the Welcomers' Hall, based on your destination. Regular cars seat up to four people and vans up to eight, so mention how much luggage you have when you book.

The TD4 Tallinja Direct bus runs directly from Malta International Airport to Valletta's bus station and then Lascaris. Route 88 also links the airport with Valletta via Gudja with more stops. Buses leave from stops just outside the terminal, and you can pay on board by cash or contactless card or use a travel card.

No. Malta Public Transport withdrew the X1 to X4 airport express routes on 20 April 2025. They were replaced by the Tallinja Direct routes TD1 to TD5, which serve Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Rabat, Bugibba, Mellieha and Ċirkewwa, along with local routes such as 88, 205, 208 and 214.

Ride-hailing apps such as Bolt operate at Malta International Airport. App-booked cabs pick up at Level -1, reached through the tunnel from the main car park, and the airport signs show the way after you collect your bags. Pickup points can change, so check the location shown in the app when you book.

Malta is in the Schengen Area, so passengers arriving from other Schengen countries normally skip passport control. Flights from outside Schengen, including the United Kingdom, go through border checks. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

Gozo has no airport for scheduled flights, so you travel by road to Ċirkewwa at the northern tip of Malta and take the Gozo Channel ferry to Mġarr, which takes about 30 minutes. The TD1 bus runs from the airport to Ċirkewwa. Alternatively, a fast ferry from Valletta reaches Mġarr in about 45 minutes.

Two Tallinja Direct buses serve the area: TD2 runs from the airport to St Julian's and on to Pembroke, and TD3 runs a loop through St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida. Taxis from the Malta Taxi booth, ride-hailing apps and pre-booked transfers are also available for door-to-door trips with luggage.

Malta uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and moves to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. The currency is the euro, and cards are widely accepted. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild, so light layers work for most of the year.

Malta International Airport handled about 10.1 million passengers in 2025, a record and an increase of just over 12 percent on 2024. It is operated by Malta International Airport plc. The largest markets are the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Germany and France, and traffic peaks in the summer months.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.