Key facts
- Airport
- Malta International Airport, Luqa
- Distance
- A short drive from Valletta and the south
- Connections
- Flights across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
- Gozo
- Ferries from Ċirkewwa and Valletta
The airport
Malta International Airport is at Luqa, in the south of the island — the only international airport on the Maltese Islands.
Getting there
- By car or taxi — about 20–30 minutes from Sliema and St Julian’s, depending on traffic; less from Valletta and the south.
- By bus — direct routes from the main towns.
- Ride-hailing apps operate across the island.
Connections
Flights link Malta with cities across Europe, as well as North Africa and the Middle East, with seasonal routes added in summer. Malta’s national carrier is KM Malta Airlines.
Living near the airport
Towns in the south — Żurrieq, Birżebbuġa, Żejtun — are minutes away, useful for frequent flyers. Check flight paths when choosing a home.
See public transport.
