What is the distance from Malta Airport to the centre of Valletta?
The road to Valletta can be quite chaotic, usually you can reach the city in about 15 minutes (8 kilometres / 5 miles).
From MLA Airport to Valletta City centre by Taxi
Public transport
Bus to Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s, Mdina, Bugibba, Birzebbuga and Cirkewwa
Buses run from Malta Airport to various locations on the island including Valletta, the name of the transport company is Malta Public Transport. The express services X1 (Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal), X2 (Sliema, St Julian’s), X3 (Mdina, Bugibba) and X4 (Valletta, Birzebbuga) depart in front of the terminal, approximately every half hour. The bus ride to and from Valletta takes approximately 25 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Bus routes 71, 72 and 73 do not stop in front of Malta Airport, but a 5-minute walk from the terminal at bus stop Cintra, Hal Luqa. The towns of Birzebbuga, Marsaxlokk and Marsaskala on the east coast of Malta are also accessible by public transport from Malta Airport, using bus route 119 Ajruport.
Bus tickets
The prices for public transport in Malta are low. Tickets valid for 120 minutes including transfers cost € 2.50 per person and can be purchased from the ticket vending machines, ticket counter and bus driver who prefers to receive exact change. You can also buy a ticket / tallinja card for 12 single journeys (€ 21.00) or 7 days (€ 25.00 for adults, € 7.00 for children). These tickets can be purchased in the Arrivals hall of the terminal, just like the inexpensive personalised tallinja card. Please consult website Malta Public Transport for more information.
Top 5 sights Malta
1. Valletta, including Saint John’s Co-Cathedral, Barraka Gardens, Valletta Waterfront
2. Mdina (medieval walled town) and Rabat, book a walking tour
3. Blue Lagoon, between the islands of Malta and Gozo
4. Popeye Village
5. Megalithic Temples, including Ġgantija (Gozo), Hagar Qim, Tarxien and Mnajdra
Bus services
Terravision to St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba, Qawra, Sliema, St Julian’s, Gzira and Valletta – BUY TICKETS
If you want to travel from door to door you can opt for a taxi or the bus services of Terravision / Zarb Coaches. They offer a door to door service from Malta Airport to St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba, Qawra, Sliema, St Julian’s, Gzira and Valletta, of course also in the opposite direction. You can only use the bus if you book online, this is possible up to 24 hours before departure. Travel time depends on the route, selected destination and your hotel. The buses leave in front of the terminal. Children up to 2 years (“infant”) do not require a ticket to travel by bus. Please consult website and timetable Terravision for more information.
| Prices | Single | Return |
| Adults | € 10 | € 20 |
| Children from 2 years | € 10 | € 20 |
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