Sliema taxis and airport transfers
Sliema is a busy seafront town just across the water from Valletta. It is about 11.2 km from Malta Airport, about 18 minutes by taxi. Many hotels and holiday flats are here, so airport runs are frequent all year. Cabs and chauffeur firms around Sliema cover the airport at any hour.
Malta Airport to Sliema taxi prices
The airport taxi counter fare is about €20. Pre-booked cab firms list fixed fares of about €24 for one to four people, with vans for larger groups. Some firms do not charge extra for luggage or night trips. Where a price is not published, ask for a fixed quote before you travel.
Sliema airport bus
tallinja Direct route TD3 runs from the airport to St Julian’s, Sliema, Gżira and Msida every 30 minutes. The fare is €3, paid in cash or by contactless card. Ordinary buses cost €2 in winter and €2.50 in summer, valid for two hours.
Getting around from Sliema
- St Julian’s and Paceville are next door, a short cab ride away
- Valletta is across Marsamxett Harbour
- The Gozo ferry at Ċirkewwa is in the far north, near Mellieħa