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MLA Malta International Airport

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Malta International Airport (MLA) serves Valletta, about 6 km southwest of Valletta. 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.

IATAMLA
ICAOLMML
ServesValletta
From centre6 km
Non-stop76
Airlines31
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Elevation91 m

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The airport in numbers

Malta International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Malta International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.9M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 7.3M in 2019.

Passengers / year
5.9M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
7.3M
in 2019
Elevation
91 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Malta International Airport
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Malta International Airport to Valletta

The airport is about 6 km southwest of Valletta, about 17 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: €9–€15.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 min€9–€15
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MLA 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.)
Sliema6 km19 min€10–€15
St. Julian's7 km21 min€11–€17
Mdina7 km22 min€11–€17
Rabat8 km23 min€12–€19
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Malta International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€9–€15 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 Malta ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Malta International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 76 destinations, operated by 31 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Malta · Ryanair · Air France · Lufthansa · easyJet · Meridiana · Transavia France · Emirates · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Turkish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Malta International Airport

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 Malta International Airport

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

Rates in Malta shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta?
No rail (it's a small country). Buses (X1–X4) from the airport across the island, or a taxi. The airport is about 6 km southwest of Valletta, about 17 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Malta International Airport to Valletta?
Roughly €9–€15 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Malta International Airport?
Buy a fixed-price taxi ticket from a desk inside arrivals. Bolt and eCabs (apps) are cheaper.
What's the cheapest way from Malta International Airport to Valletta?
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 Malta International Airport 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Malta International Airport?
About 76 destinations, including Vienna, London, Manchester, Paris. 31 airlines operate here.
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 Malta International Airport'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 Malta International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Malta International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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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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