Malta Airport (MLA) transfers

Malta Airport taxis and transfers

Malta International Airport (MLA) is in Luqa, about 5 km south-west of Valletta. Taxis run 24 hours a day to anywhere in Malta. You can buy a pre-paid, fixed-rate taxi ticket at the booth in the Welcomers’ Hall.

Malta Airport taxi prices

• Valletta: about €17, 18 minutes
• Sliema or St Julian’s: about €20
• Bugibba: about €28
• Mellieħa: about €33
• Ċirkewwa Gozo ferry: about €37, about 1 hour

These are counter fares reported by a travel blog. Pre-booked cab firms list similar fixed prices of about €15–35 for up to four people.

Malta Airport buses

Bus stops are just outside the terminal. tallinja Direct routes go non-stop to the main areas:

• TD1 and TD5: Buġibba, with TD1 going on to Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa, hourly
• TD2 and TD3: St Julian’s, Sliema and nearby, every 30 minutes
• TD4: Valletta and the Gozo fast ferry, every 30 minutes

Fares are €3, or €3.50 on TD1. Transfers to Gozo cost about €40–95, depending on the ferry route.

If you prefer a driver who meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign, book a private cab ahead. Some firms track your flight and give free waiting time after landing, and baby seats can be requested.