# Valletta Airport Transfer Guide (MLA) 本文件提供中文说明与当前英文指南原文。详细机场内容为英文，并非经过核实的完整中文翻译；请以实时预订流程确认价格、可用性及服务条款。 Practical guide to getting from Malta International Airport to Valletta, Sliema, and other areas. Transport options, pricing, and honest advice. **Airport:** MLA **City:** Valletta **Country:** Malta **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla **Last updated:** 2026-10-17 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Malta International Airport (Luqa) is served by an official taxi service on **fixed rates**: you pre-pay at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall, which is open 24/7, and the rate is set before you get in. Pre-booked transfers are quoted upfront. Public buses go to many parts of the island: a single day-route ticket is **2.50 EUR at the summer fare and 2.00 EUR at the winter fare** (Malta Public Transport), the lowest-priced option. ### What actually happens after landing After collecting your bags you enter the arrivals hall. Transfer drivers with name boards wait in the hall. The official taxi booth is in the Welcomers' Hall, and the airport bus terminal is signposted after you exit arrivals. ### Transport options explained honestly **Pre-booked private transfer:** A driver waits in arrivals with your name, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking. You walk out, get in, and are taken directly to your hotel or apartment. The price is fixed when you book. This is the least stressful option, especially if your accommodation is in a location that is hard to find. **Official airport taxi:** The official taxi service at the airport sells pre-paid tickets at fixed rates. You buy a pre-paid ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall — it is open 24 hours — so the fixed rate is settled before you get in the car. Check the rate for your destination with the taxi fare calculator linked from the airport's transport page, as rates are revised from time to time. You can also book through the official taxi service's app. **Public bus:** The airport bus terminal is signposted after you exit arrivals. Airport Direct routes run from there: TD2 to St. Julian's and Pembroke and TD3 to St. Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida (both every 30 minutes), TD4 to Valletta and the Gozo Fast Ferry (every 30 minutes), and TD1 to Rabat, Buġibba, Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa (every hour). Airport Direct fares are 3.00 EUR (TD1: 3.50 EUR), paid in cash or by contactless on board. A single ticket on an ordinary day route is **2.00 EUR at the winter fare and 2.50 EUR at the summer fare** and is valid for two hours including transfers; **night routes are 3.00 EUR**. If you plan to use buses through your stay, an Explore Flex card gives unlimited travel for **21.00 EUR over 4 days (from price) or 27.00 EUR over 7 days**, with a **7.00 EUR** child version for ages 4-10; under-4s travel free. (Malta Public Transport — the winter fare was listed as valid from 19 October 2025 to 13 June 2026, so check the current season before you travel.) ### Realistic pricing expectations The airport taxi is **fixed-rate and pre-paid**, so you do not need us to estimate it. What you need is to look it up correctly. **Airport taxis** are the official pre-paid service. Buy a pre-paid ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall (open 24/7) and the fare is set. We deliberately do not reprint the rates here: they get revised, and a stale number on a travel page is worse than no number at all. Use the taxi fare calculator linked from the airport's transport page on maltairport.com. **Buses** are the lowest-priced way off the airport, and these fares are published by Malta Public Transport: | Ticket | Price | |---|---| | Single, day route, winter fare (valid 19 Oct 2025 – 13 Jun 2026) | 2.00 EUR | | Single, day route, summer fare | 2.50 EUR | | Single, night route | 3.00 EUR | | tallinja Direct / Airport Direct (TD2 Airport–St Julian's) | 3.00 EUR (TD1: 3.50 EUR) | | Explore Flex, 4 days unlimited | from 21.00 EUR | | Explore Flex, 7 days unlimited | 27.00 EUR | | Explore Child, 7 days (ages 4-10) | 7.00 EUR | Singles are valid for two hours, so a transfer within that window costs nothing extra. Children under 4 travel free. Fares change between summer and winter seasons — check publictransport.com.mt for the season you are travelling in. **Pre-booked transfers** are quoted and fixed at booking, with the driver meeting you inside arrivals, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking. ### Late night arrivals Malta Public Transport runs designated night routes, priced at 3.00 EUR a single rather than the standard day fare. Check the current night timetable for your destination rather than assuming a bus will be there. The official taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall is open 24 hours, so you can buy a fixed-rate ticket at any hour. A pre-booked transfer arranges your pickup in advance for late arrivals; if flight tracking is included in your booking, the driver follows your flight time. ### Families and luggage For families, the main transport concern is child seats. A pre-booked transfer with child seats requested in advance is the practical solution for families with young children. If you have a stroller plus multiple suitcases, mention this when booking so an appropriately sized vehicle is arranged. Children under 4 travel free on the bus, and the Explore Child card (ages 4-10) is 7.00 EUR for 7 days. ### Where you meet the driver Pre-booked transfer drivers stand in the arrivals hall with name boards. The official taxi booth is in the Welcomers' Hall. The bus terminal is signposted after you exit arrivals. ### Decision helper **Choose a pre-booked transfer if:** you want meet-and-greet (if included in your booking), you need a child seat, you are arriving late, or your accommodation is in a location that is hard to find. **Choose an official airport taxi if:** you do not want to book in advance and prefer to walk out and get moving. The pre-paid fixed-rate ticket makes the cost certain before you get in the car. **Choose the bus if:** you are on a tight budget, have manageable luggage, and are heading to a destination on an Airport Direct route (St. Julian's, Sliema, Valletta). At 2.00–3.00 EUR a single, nothing else comes close on price. ## Summary Plan your airport transport in advance — especially for late arrivals or if you need child seats. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-17) - Official airport taxi: pre-paid fixed-rate tickets at the booth in the Welcomers' Hall, open 24 hours, bookable via the service's app: https://help.maltairport.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021015579-Where-can-I-get-a-Taxi - Official taxi service; fare calculator linked from the airport transport page: https://maltairport.com/transport/ - Bus fares: day single winter EUR 2.00 (19 Oct 2025 to 13 Jun 2026), summer EUR 2.50, night EUR 3.00, tallinja Direct EUR 3.00, Explore Flex, Explore Child, under-4s free, 2-hour validity: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/fares - Summer EUR 2.50 day fare dates (14 June to 18 October 2025 on the operator's page), night routes EUR 3.00: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/rates-offers-local/ - Airport Direct routes TD1 (EUR 3.50), TD2 St Julian's/Pembroke, TD3, TD4 Valletta/Gozo Fast Ferry, EUR 3 fare, bus terminal signposted after arrivals: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/other-services/airport-direct/ - Cirkewwa-Mgarr ferry crossing about 25 minutes: https://www.gozochannel.com/ferry/schedule/ ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Is there a fixed taxi rate from Malta Airport?** Yes. The official airport taxi service, sells pre-paid tickets at fixed rates at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall, open 24/7, so the price is settled before you travel. Check your rate with the taxi fare calculator linked from the airport's transport page on maltairport.com, as rates are revised from time to time. **Q: Can I take a bus from Malta Airport to Sliema?** Yes. The Airport Direct route TD3 runs from the airport to St. Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida every 30 minutes, at 3.00 EUR a single. Ordinary day routes cost 2.00 EUR at the winter fare and 2.50 EUR at the summer fare. **Q: How do I get from Malta Airport to Gozo?** Take a taxi or transfer to the Cirkewwa ferry terminal; the ferry to Gozo takes about 25 minutes. The Airport Direct route TD4 also runs to the Gozo Fast Ferry. Some transfer providers offer door-to-door service including the ferry. **Q: Can I get a child seat in an airport taxi in Malta?** For a child seat, book a transfer in advance and request it specifically, giving the child's age and weight. ## Arriving at Malta Airport late at night — your realistic options **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/late-night If your flight lands late, here is what to expect and which options are available. ## What stops running Malta Public Transport runs designated night routes, priced at 3.00 EUR a single rather than the standard day fare. Check the night timetable for where you are actually going instead of assuming either that a bus will be there or that nothing runs. ## What still works **Official airport taxis** are available around the clock — the pre-paid booth in the Welcomers' Hall is open 24/7, and you can also book through the official taxi service's app. The ticket is a fixed rate bought before you travel. **Pre-booked transfers** arrange your late-night pickup in advance. If flight tracking is included in your booking, the driver follows your arrival; confirm the meeting point when you book. ## Practical advice If you know your flight arrives late, arrange your transport in advance. A pre-booked transfer is arranged in advance; give the provider your flight number. Have your accommodation address ready — the full street address, not just the hotel name — and if there is a check-in procedure or key collection involved, confirm the late-night arrangements with your host before you fly. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-17) - Official airport taxi: pre-paid fixed-rate tickets at the booth in the Welcomers' Hall, open 24 hours, bookable via the service's app: https://help.maltairport.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021015579-Where-can-I-get-a-Taxi - Official taxi service; fare calculator linked from the airport transport page: https://maltairport.com/transport/ - Night routes EUR 3.00 single: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/fares **Q: Are taxis available at Malta Airport after midnight?** Yes. The official taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall is open 24/7 and sells pre-paid tickets at fixed rates. You can also book through the official taxi service's app. **Q: Do buses run from Malta Airport at night?** Malta Public Transport operates designated night routes, priced at 3.00 EUR a single instead of the day fare. Check the night timetable for where you are going; if your route is not covered, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the alternative. **Q: How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to Valletta at night?** Airport taxis are pre-paid at fixed rates at the booth in the Welcomers' Hall, open 24/7. Use the taxi fare calculator linked from the airport's transport page on maltairport.com to check the rate for Valletta. ## Taxi vs pre-booked transfer from Malta Airport — which makes sense **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/taxi-vs-transfer Both options from Malta Airport give you a known price up front, so the choice comes down to convenience and specific needs. ## Official airport taxis at Malta Airport The official airport taxi service sells pre-paid tickets. You buy a pre-paid ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall — open 24 hours — at a fixed rate, so the price is settled before you get in. You can also book through the official taxi service's app. Check your rate with the taxi fare calculator linked from the airport's transport page on maltairport.com rather than relying on a figure from a travel page, since rates are revised. The main advantage is immediacy plus certainty: no booking, and you know the price before you move. ## Pre-booked transfers A pre-booked transfer means a driver is assigned to your flight. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, they meet you in the arrivals hall with a name board and take you to your accommodation. The price is confirmed at booking. You can request a specific vehicle type and child seats. If flight tracking is included in your booking, the driver follows delays; confirm this when you book. Payment is typically arranged in advance. ## Comparing the two | Factor | Official airport taxi | Pre-booked transfer | |---|---|---| | How the price is set | Fixed rate, pre-paid at the booth | Fixed quote, agreed at booking | | When you know the price | At the booth, before you travel | Before you fly | | Booking needed | No (app booking optional) | Yes | | Meeting point | Taxi booth, Welcomers' Hall | Arrivals hall | | Child seats | Not bookable in advance | On request | | Vehicle choice | What is next | You choose | | Late night | Booth open 24/7 | Flight tracking if included in your booking | ## What decides it **Take a taxi if:** you are travelling light, without children, and want to walk out and go. The pre-paid ticket means no surprises. **Book a transfer if:** you need a child seat, are arriving late at night, have specific vehicle requirements, or want a driver who has your address before they leave for the airport. ## The Gozo question If you are heading to Gozo, the journey involves a drive to the Cirkewwa ferry terminal, a ferry crossing of about 25 minutes, and then a drive on Gozo itself. Some transfer providers offer a complete door-to-door service including the ferry. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-17) - Official airport taxi: pre-paid fixed-rate tickets at the booth in the Welcomers' Hall, open 24 hours, bookable via the service's app: https://help.maltairport.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021015579-Where-can-I-get-a-Taxi - Official taxi service; fare calculator linked from the airport transport page: https://maltairport.com/transport/ - Cirkewwa-Mgarr ferry crossing about 25 minutes: https://www.gozochannel.com/ferry/schedule/ ## Malta Airport with kids and family — what to plan for **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/family-and-kids Malta is a popular family destination, and the main planning point is the onward transport, particularly if you need child seats. ## Child seats Child seat rules depend on your child's age, weight and height, so check Transport Malta's guidance before you travel. If you need a seat, the practical route is to **book a transfer with child seats**: pre-booked transfer providers can arrange an appropriate seat if you specify your children's ages and weights at booking time; ask for written confirmation of the seat type. Alternatively, bring your own portable seat. ## Vehicle size When booking a transfer, specify your group size and luggage — suitcases, a stroller, beach gear — so the right vehicle is assigned. A minivan or MPV-type vehicle is the usual choice for a family of four with holiday luggage. ## Buses with children Children under 4 travel free on Malta Public Transport buses, and the Explore Child card (7 days, ages 4-10) is 7.00 EUR. Singles are 2.00 EUR (winter fare) or 2.50 EUR (summer fare) for adults and are valid for two hours. ## Going to Gozo with children If your accommodation is on Gozo, the journey involves a drive to the Cirkewwa ferry terminal plus a ferry crossing of about 25 minutes. Some transfer providers offer door-to-door service from the airport to Gozo, handling both the drive and the ferry, which is less to manage with luggage and children than arranging taxis on both islands. ## Practical tips - **Book transport in advance.** With children and luggage, figuring it out on arrival adds unnecessary stress. - **Request child seats early.** Specify age and weight for each child. - **Confirm your accommodation address.** Have the exact address, floor number, and a contact phone number. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-17) - Under-4s travel free, Explore Child 7 days EUR 7.00 ages 4-10, day single EUR 2.00 winter / 2.50 summer, 2-hour validity: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/fares - Cirkewwa-Mgarr ferry crossing about 25 minutes: https://www.gozochannel.com/ferry/schedule/ ## How much it costs to get from Malta Airport to destinations across Malta **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/cost-to-city Here is how each option from Malta Airport is priced, and where to get the current number. ## Airport taxis: fixed and prepaid The official airport taxi service sells pre-paid tickets. You buy a pre-paid ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall, which is open 24 hours, at a fixed rate, so the price is settled before you travel. You can also book through the official taxi service's app. We are not going to reprint the rates here, and that is a deliberate choice. Fixed rates get revised, and a number copied onto a travel page is exactly how travellers end up quoting a fare that no longer exists. **Use the taxi fare calculator linked from the airport's transport page on maltairport.com** to check your destination before you fly. ## Bus fares These come from Malta Public Transport, the operator: | Ticket | Price | |---|---| | Single, day route, winter fare (valid 19 Oct 2025 – 13 Jun 2026) | 2.00 EUR | | Single, day route, summer fare | 2.50 EUR | | Single, night route | 3.00 EUR | | tallinja Direct / Airport Direct (TD2 Airport–St Julian's) | 3.00 EUR (TD1: 3.50 EUR) | | Explore Flex, 4 days unlimited | from 21.00 EUR | | Explore Flex, 7 days unlimited | 27.00 EUR | | Explore Child, 7 days (ages 4-10) | 7.00 EUR | Singles are valid for two hours and include transfers within that window, so one ticket often covers a connection. Children under 4 travel free. The operator lists a winter and a summer day fare; the season dates on its pages are for 2025/26, so confirm at publictransport.com.mt for your dates. Buses are the lowest-priced option, but you carry your own luggage on board. For solo travellers or couples with one bag each, the saving is real. ## Pre-booked transfers Quoted and fixed when you book, with a driver meeting you inside arrivals, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking. The advantage over a taxi is not usually price — it is the child seat, the vehicle size, any flight tracking included in your booking, and the driver who already has your address. ## Per-person math Taxis and transfers charge per vehicle, buses per person. So the arithmetic flips with group size: a bus single at 2.00–2.50 EUR is hard to beat for one traveller, while four people splitting one fixed-rate taxi are each paying a quarter of it. Look up your taxi rate, divide by the number of people, and compare against the bus fare per head — the car wins on comfort once luggage is involved. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-17) - Official airport taxi: pre-paid fixed-rate tickets at the booth in the Welcomers' Hall, open 24 hours, bookable via the service's app: https://help.maltairport.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021015579-Where-can-I-get-a-Taxi - Official taxi service; fare calculator linked from the airport transport page: https://maltairport.com/transport/ - Bus fares: day single winter EUR 2.00 (19 Oct 2025 to 13 Jun 2026), summer EUR 2.50, night EUR 3.00, tallinja Direct EUR 3.00, Explore Flex, Explore Child, under-4s free, 2-hour validity: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/fares - Summer EUR 2.50 day fare dates (14 June to 18 October 2025 on the operator's page), night routes EUR 3.00: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/rates-offers-local/ ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/mla/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=MLA Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. 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