How to get from Malta airport to Malta City Center

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Two Transfer Options are available from Malta Airport to City Center

If you are thinking of traveling to Malta island, you need to plan your mean of transportation, so you don’t have to worry about it when you arrive. There are several ways to get to any of the cities of Malta such as bus, taxi or AtoB transfer service. Which way is the most suitable for you, you can decide by getting more details about public transportation and taxi from Malta Airport to the cities center.

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How do I get from Malta Airport to my destination by bus?

No matter, what city of Malta are you going to visit you can use Malta Public Transport and there are currently 4 bus lines running to and from the airport. You can find the bus terminal in front of the Departures Hall:

  • Goes from Malta Airport to Cirkewwa and comes every 30-40 minutes with the first departure at 5’20am and last at 22’55pm
  • Goes from Malta Airport to San Giljan and comes every hour with the first departure at 6 am and last 11 pm
  • Goes from Malta Airport to Bugibba and comes every hour with the first departure at 5’30am and last at 22’30pm
  • Goes from Malta Airport to Birzebugga- the bus departs from the terminal in Valletta, and is a 25 minutes drive, with the first departure at 10’27am and the last at 22’54pm

You can buy tickets at the airport office or directly from the bus driver. One-way ticket costs 1’50 euros, 2 euros during summer, and it is valid for 2 hours. Keep a note that a ticket for night bus lines costs 3 euros.

How to get from Malta airport to Malta City Center

How do I get from Malta Airport to my destination by taxi?

As the Malta airport is quite small you will be able to find local taxis easily. The official taxis are in the arrivals and are available 24/7. You can buy pre-paid tickets from the booth at the Welcomers’ Hall in the arrival area or pre-book your ride via the Malta Taxi app that is available on Google Play and App Store. They are easy to find in the streets or by calling them.

Private transfer is a good option if you are traveling with your family or with a group of friends, as you get the privacy and comfort you need.

AtoB transfer service is there for you as you can pre-book online your transfer and plan your trip. Moreover, personalize it according to your needs by selecting bottled water, extra waiting time, or extra stop. The driver will be waiting for you at arrivals with a nameplate and ready to help you with the luggage to the car. The chauffer monitor your flight, so you don’t need to worry if your flight is delayed, all you need to do is relax and enjoy your trip.

Families traveling with their babe can choose a baby seat suitable as we have a wide range of options: booster, baby chair, and infant seat. This option is available in Section Extra.

AtoB transfers have fixed prices even on public holidays or nighttime. Make your airport transfer experience unforgettable!

Remember that every city has its taxi rate, and the price depends on the taximeter.

  • Sliema base fare- 4 euros.
    Sliema price per km- 2 euros
  • St Julian’s base fare- 5 euros
    St Julians price per km- 3.50 euros
  • Valletta base fare- 8,25 euros
    Valletta price per km- 1 euro

Keep in mind that choosing to transfer with a taxi during major holidays or between 10 pm to 6 am has an additional 2-euro fare and luggage more than 60cn have extra charge too. Moreover, if you choose to pre-book your ride and your flight is delayed there is a fee if the driver is waiting for an hour: Sliema 30 euros, St. Julians 31 euros, Valletta 22.50 euros.

Safety tip: Remember if you choose to get a taxi you need to take a white one, as there are black taxis too and they might be cheaper but they are unlicensed and nobody secures your ride and the service they will provide you.

How to get from Malta airport to Malta City Center