Malta International airport

Malta international airport is the only airport in Malta and in the Maltese Archipelago. Malta international airport, even though it is called by foreigners Valletta airport (from the name of the Maltese capital) is actually located between Luqa and Gudja.

The present airport is located where the former RAF Luqa airport was located and it is still called by locals Luqa Airport. Malta international airport has been completely refurbished and open to the public in 1992.

Malta international airport – facilities and events

Malta international airport has two runaways and a 40,000 square metres terminal. Facilities include several cafeterias and restaurants (including a drive through Mac Donald’s and a Hard Rock Café), various duty free shops and car rental agencies. Every year Malta international airport holds Malta International Airshow (www.maltairshow.com)

Malta international airport – airlines

Several flights connect Malta international airport with many destinations around the world. Some airlines serving Malta international airport include: Air Malta, Alitalia, British Airways, Austrian airlines, British Jet, Clickair, Emirates, Finnair, Lufthansa, Meridiana, Thomsonfly and Ryanair.

Malta international airport – how to get there

You can get to Malta international airport by taxi, as there is a 24-hour taxi service available to and from Malta international airport to any destination on the island.
Alternatively, there is a public bus (bus n. 8) that connects Valletta with Malta international airport. The bus stops at Valletta - Floriana - Bombi -Blata L-Bajda - Marsa - Paola - Tarxien - Tal-Barrani - Ghaxaq - Gudja - Air terminal