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GZM Xewkija Heliport

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Xewkija Heliport (GZM) serves Mdina, about 20 km northwest of Mdina. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGZM
ICAOLMMG
ServesMdina
From centre20 km
TimezoneEurope/Malta

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Airport to city

Getting from Xewkija Heliport to Mdina

The airport is about 20 km northwest of Mdina, about 41 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail (it's a small country). Buses (X1–X4) from the airport across the island, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Buy a fixed-price taxi ticket from a desk inside arrivals. Bolt and eCabs (apps) are cheaper. Estimated fare to the centre: €26–€41.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~41 min€26–€41
Private transfer~41 minfixed upfront
Car rental~41 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GZM to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Rabat20 km42 min€26–€42
St. Julian's23 km48 min€30–€48
Sliema24 km51 min€31–€49
Valletta26 km36 min€33–€53
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Xewkija Heliport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€26–€41 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Gozo ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Xewkija Heliport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Xewkija Heliport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Xewkija Heliport to the centre of Mdina?
No rail (it's a small country). Buses (X1–X4) from the airport across the island, or a taxi. The airport is about 20 km northwest of Mdina, about 41 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Xewkija Heliport to Mdina?
Roughly €26–€41 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Xewkija Heliport?
Buy a fixed-price taxi ticket from a desk inside arrivals. Bolt and eCabs (apps) are cheaper.
What's the cheapest way from Xewkija Heliport to Mdina?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail (it's a small country). Buses (X1–X4) from the airport across the island, or a taxi.
Can I get from Xewkija Heliport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail (it's a small country). Buses (X1–X4) from the airport across the island, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Xewkija Heliport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Xewkija Heliport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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