Arrival by Plane
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Malta's only airport, Luqa (MLA), is located in the southeast of the island, just 8 km from Valletta. It is small, easy to navigate, and efficient — it rarely takes more than 30 minutes from landing to the taxi stand.
Flights from Germany
Malta is excellently connected from Germany. Flight time: only 2.5 hours from Germany. The main connections:
- Ryanair: Most connections — from Berlin, Frankfurt-Hahn, Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Memmingen, and other cities. Prices from 20€ one-way (early booking).
- Malta Air: Ryanair subsidiary based in Malta. Similar routes and prices.
- Eurowings: From Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart, and Hamburg. Good prices in the off-season.
- Lufthansa: From Frankfurt and Munich. Slightly more expensive, but reliable and with lounges.
- Air Malta / KM Malta Airlines: The Maltese national airline was replaced by KM Malta Airlines in 2024. Flights from several German cities.
Prices: In the off-season (November–March), there are round-trip flights from 50–80€. In the high season (July/August), more like 150–250€. Tip: Ryanair and Malta Air offer the cheapest rates if booked 2–3 months in advance.
From the Airport to the Hotel
- Bus: Lines X1, X2, X3, X4, and X7 run from the airport to the main tourist destinations (Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian's, Bugibba, Ċirkewwa). Travel time 25–60 minutes, cost 1.50–2.00€. Express buses (TD lines) run more frequently.
- Taxi: Official white taxis at the airport stand. Fixed prices: Valletta 15€, Sliema 20€, St. Julian's 22€, Mellieħa 32€. No bargaining — prices are regulated.
- Transfer Service: Bolt and eCabs (Malta's ride-hailing apps) are cheaper than taxis: Airport–Sliema about 12–16€. Download the app beforehand!
