Malta International Airport (MLA), located in Luqa 8 km southwest of the capital Valletta, is the only airport serving the Maltese archipelago (Malta, Gozo, and Comino). Express buses and digital ride-hailing apps provide seamless connectivity across the island.
Malta International Airport (MLA) in Luqa is 8-10 km from Valletta, Sliema, and St. Julian's. Malta Public Transport express buses run directly: Line X4 goes to Valletta in 25 minutes (€2.00 day / €3.00 night), while Line TD2 runs directly to St. Julian's and Sliema in 30 minutes (€3.00). For direct hotel delivery, Bolt or Uber costs €16 - €22 and takes just 15-20 minutes.
The airport operates through a single modern, air-conditioned terminal. The bus terminal for Malta Public Transport (lines TD2, X1, X2, X3, X4) is situated right outside the main entrance. The official Malta Taxi booking booth is located inside the arrivals hall.
White airport taxis operate on prepaid, regulated fixed tariffs purchased at the official taxi booth in arrivals. Avoid negotiating with drivers directly. Bolt and eCabs are very popular and offer upfront pricing.
Night buses operate on key routes, and app-based rides (Bolt/eCabs) run 24/7 across Malta with very short waiting times.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Bolt / eCabs / Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.