Malta Airport
General information
Malta Airport is located in the middle of the island of Malta, one of the three inhabited islands of the Maltese archipelago together with Gozo and Comino. Malta Airport is the main hub for Air Malta and a base for low-cost carrier Ryanair.
Location
Where is Malta Airport situated?
The airport is situated south of Valletta, Malta’s capital city situated on the Mediterranean Sea. There are no motorways in Malta, the airport can be reached by regional roads through densely populated areas.
How many terminals does Malta Airport have?
Malta Airport has one terminal consisting of three floors. The check-in desks and Arrivals hall are located on the ground floor Level 0. The Departures hall and a total of 18 airport gates. can be found on the first floor Level 1. At Level -1 is a Food Court with direct access to the Main Car Park.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Malta Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Malta.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Comiso Airport (Italy) | 127km |
| Catania Fontanarossa Airport (Italy) | 187km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Malta Airport to the centre of Valletta is 8 kilometres. By car, it takes 15 minutes to get to the centre of Valletta.
From MLA Airport to Valletta City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Malta Airport by public transport. If you opt for public transport to and from Malta Airport you can travel by bus. Visit the Malta Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Bus services
You can also choose for an airport express bus service at Malta Airport. Learn more about your travel options, travel time and where to buy tickets.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Malta Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Valletta is about € 17.-. Book your taxi at Malta Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From MLA Airport to Valletta City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Malta Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Hertz, Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Budget and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Malta Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Malta Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Malta Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Malta Airport.
Flight tickets
Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.
Which airlines fly from and to Malta Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Malta Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Air Malta
- Ryanair
- Jet2
- Wizz Air
- easyJet
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
Looking for the best hotels near Malta Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Hotels in Valletta
Looking for the best hotels in Valletta? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Malta Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Reviews
Have you visited Malta Airport lately? So far, 6 airport passengers have written an airport review about Malta Airport. This airport has an average score of 3 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport reviews
Arrived at Malta Airport early for my return flight to Gatwick, so took the opportunity to seek help from the Information Desk to download my boarding pass for a future trip.
They couldn't have been more helpful. I was anxious, but my problem was solved in a jiffy.
Thanks a million!!
Paul
We recently flew to Cologne from Malta Airport. We parked our car for 3 days at the Park East Multi-Storey Car Park on the recommendation of the airport parking community. This car park is well lit, has video surveillance and modern, but costs, in my opinion, a bit expensive. That's why I can give Malta Airport only 4 stars. Airport terminal itself is cozy and clean. Bus stops are located directly in front of the terminal building.
Trolley renting machine doesn't work, but one star for personal at info desk to call someone to bring a trolley.
Clean side of terminal is way too cramped for hundreds of passengers waiting their flight. Besides some genius idea to place a open piano in waiting lounge, just add drums and fipple flute for so called talented people to play.
Automatic flush in the toilet works almost as properly and unexpectedly as everything else on the island.