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.