Malta International Airport, all the information.

Malta only has one airport, which is also the international airport for the archipelago. Contrary to popular belief, it is not located in the capital, Valletta. Valletta is a fortified city, surrounded by walls, and stretches barely 500 meters long; therefore, it is impossible for a plane to land there. Malta Airport is actually located in the city of Luqa, in the center of the island, far from the heavily urbanized coast.

It is common for large international airports located on the outskirts of their capital to retain the capital’s name to facilitate destination recognition by travelers. This is also the case for Malta: Malta Airport is sometimes referred to as Valletta Airport, although this is a misuse of language.

Finding a flight to Malta is very simple: numerous airlines connect the capitals and major cities of Europe, the Near East, and the Mediterranean region.

KM Malta Airlines (formerly Air Malta), the Maltese national airline, serves 17 destinations on its own. Vueling, EasyJet, Ryanair, ITA Airways, and Air France also offer many weekly routes to reach the archipelago.

You will often see Valletta Airport indicated when searching for flights. This corresponds to Luqa National Airport. There is no risk of error: there is only one international airport in Malta.

To find the best flights to Malta, the simplest way is to use a flight comparison tool such as Skyscanner to compare all travel options, especially if you are flexible with your travel dates. The comparison tool offers the possibility to compare all flights to Malta over an entire month.

Since the island of Malta is small, it is very easy to reach any hotel, apartment, or accommodation in less than an hour from or to the airport.

The most economical option to get to or leave Malta Airport is to use public transportation. Since Malta does not have a metro or tram network, the bus remains the only option.

There are two types of buses serving the airport: the express buses TD1 and TD2, which only connect the center of Bugibba and Saint Julian’s, with a ticket priced at €3, and the standard buses X1, X2, X3, and X4, which make more stops, with a ticket priced at €1.5 (or €2 during the summer).

All information on stops, fares, and timetables is available on the official Malta Public Transport website: Malta Public Transport.

The bus stops are located right in front of the airport. You can purchase travel cards and tickets directly at the airport, at Agenda Bookshop in the departures hall and at the WHS Express shop in the arrivals hall, or directly from the driver.

It should be noted that bus fares increase after 11 PM. Maltese buses are not always punctual, often experiencing delays of 5 to 20 minutes. Additionally, buses do not always signal their stops; if you are waiting for a bus, be sure to wave.

Taking a taxi to or from the airport is very easy and remains the safest option to ensure you do not miss your flight. It is advised to avoid using standard Maltese taxis (White Taxis) as they do not have a very good reputation on the island.

Opt for booking a vehicle with a driver (VTC) such as Bolt, eCabs, or Uber, rather than the white taxis.

Whether it is Uber, Bolt, or eCabs, the fare is determined in advance by the app. It is also possible to get a driver available in less than 10 minutes with these three applications.

There is a shuttle or minibus service that provides transfers between the airport and the main hotels on the island. You can find all the information on Malta Transfer.

The cost of a transfer on a SHARED SHUTTLE BUS is around €5, but you will often have to wait for all passengers who have booked the transfer to gather (waiting time can vary from 5 to 30 minutes). If you have booked a hotel in Malta, check to see if the hotel does not already include the transfer in its reservation, as this is often the case.

Renting a car is an attractive option for easily exploring the island. However, note that Malta is a former British colony, so driving on the island is on the left-hand side. It must be noted that driving in Malta is also quite spirited, so extra caution is advised if you rent a car.

Car rental agencies are located outside the airport, in a separate building. The main rental counters available are: Avis, Hertz, Europcar, First, Green Motion.

The simplest way for car rental at Malta Airport is to book in advance on Rentalcars and plan your reservation before your arrival.

Every year, more than 52 000 students participate in a language course in Malta to learn English. As soon as a student books a package of courses and accommodation with a school, the transfer from the airport to the residence/apartment is included free of charge (sometimes the return is also included). The transfer must be arranged directly with your local contact or with the school.

The Malta Airport is an international airport that receives over 9 million travelers per year. It is modest in size compared to the major European airports. Malta Airport is not comparable in size and air traffic to airports such as Orly, Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam, or even Frankfurt.

Malta Airport has only two runways and consists of a single terminal.

The passenger area is not very large and can be traversed in less than 5 minutes. All check-in counters are grouped together in the same area (for both standard and low-cost flights).

There are 19 dining establishments within or near the airport (Costa Coffee, Vecchia Napoli, Dr.Juice, KFC, Fat Harry’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, etc.) as well as 27 retail outlets, distributed between the check-in area and the Duty Free zone before the boarding gate, and the outdoor area (SkyParks Business Centre) located about fifty meters from the airport. For travelers wishing to purchase a SIM card or a local phone plan, an Epic store is available within the airport.

KM Malta Airlines, the national airline of Malta, uses the airport as its main hub.

In total, 29 airlines operate regular flights, both arriving and departing from Malta Airport. Travelers from traditional and low-cost carriers mix within the same terminal.

35 destinations are served by Malta International Airport. The major European capitals as well as key cities are connected year-round to Malta Airport. Some routes to Malta are seasonal; they are only active during the summer season (April to October).

Malta Airport is located in the city of Luqa, situated inland, in the south of the island and away from the most densely populated areas such as St Paul’s Bay, Birkirkara, Sliema, or even St Julian’s. The capital, Valletta, is approximately 8 kilometers from the airport.

Malta Airport is located in the city of Luqa, in the south of the main island of Malta.

Malta is a small international airport that has only one terminal.

Malta Airport has two runways.

Yes, there are 19 dining outlets available within or near Malta Airport. Brands such as Vecchia Napoli, Dr.Juice, KFC, McDonald’s, or Burger King are available. Most establishments are open from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM on weekdays, and sometimes until 1:00 AM on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays.

The Republic of Malta is an archipelago of eight islands, of which four are actually inhabited (Malta, Gozo, Comino, and Manoel). There is only one airport in the “country” of Malta; most travelers heading to the smaller islands must take a ferry or maritime shuttles. Gozo and Comino each have a heliport. Occasional traffic at these heliports is monitored by the control tower of Malta Airport.