Airport in Malta

Malta & Gozo are served by just one airport in Malta – Malta International Airport.

The airport is relatively small in comparison to some airports you may have visited on your travels, there is one arrivals and one departures area located in the same vicinity which in 2019 saw over 7 million passengers pass through. Malta receives flights from over 20 UK & Ireland airports.

The perks of its small size make it very easy to navigate. Malta airport shops are not high in numbers, you will find the customary duty free store and WHSmith along with a number of food and beverage outlets and variety of stores.
There is a smoking area in the departures hall for those looking to get their last minute nicotine fix before the 3 – 3.5 hour journey back to the UK.

Malta Airport International is located in between the towns of Luqa and Gudja. Most major resorts are a short distance from the airport;

• Valletta – 8km
• Sliema / St Julians – 10km
• Bugibba, Qawra, St Pauls Bay – 19km
• Mellieha – 22km 

If you are travelling to Gozo, there is a 20 minute ferry ride from Cirkewwa (29km from airport) to Gozo and a very short journey in Gozo whichever resort you are staying in.

All our package holidays include transfers to and from the airport, however, if you are making your own way, there are a number of options for you to choose from. You can hire a car on arrival to the airport (car rental malta airport can be found in the arrivals area), organise car hire prior to travel or in your local resort.
Buses run regularly to almost all Malta resorts. If you plan on taking a taxi, we do advise to agree the fare before you travel. If you have booked flight or accommodation only we can also supply Malta airport transfers.

Did you know…

• The airport regularly ranks highly in ‘best airport by region’ awards and surveys.
• The airport has won ‘most scenic approach’ awards.
• The airport is the main hub for Air Malta as well as over 30 other airlines.
• The airport serves over 80 destinations, has 2 runways and 28 parking stands.

When you check in for your flight to leave Malta don’t forget to look up! (see image to left).