Top Tips for Getting to Malta
Despite being an island in the middle of the Mediterranean, Malta is not difficult to get to. There are plenty of flight options and you can even take a ferry there. If you are in the middle of planning your trip and are finding arranging your transport a bit stressful, then we have some top tips for you! Below you will find some helpful advice to save you time, money and stress during your trip to marvellous Malta.
Airport Parking
If you are planning to fly to Malta, then chances are you will choose to drive to your departure airport and park when you get there. This is usually the most convenient way to reach the airport, but if like most people you leave your parking booking until last minute, it can be very expensive!
Luckily there is a simple way to reduce these costs and the stress of not finding a convenient parking space on the day – book in advance via a airport parking comparison website. You can save up to 60% on your booking by using this sort of website!
Parkhero is a great example for travellers from the UK. Say you are looking for parking near Gatwick Airport, you simply choose the airport in the comparison tool, enter your travel dates and hit ‘Search’. In seconds the website will return all the available parking services ranked from the cheapest to the most expensive. If you have specific requirements, you can use the filters to narrow down your options. Once you have found the best parking service for you, you can complete the booking in less than 5 minutes! For similar websites for your country, simply type ‘compare parking at … airport’ into a search engine.
Flying to Malta
As Malta is quite small, it only has one airport, Malta International Airport. That said, you will find a great variety of flights here from airlines including Ryanair, easyJet, Air Malta, TUI, Alitalia, and Emirates amongst others. If you want to find the best prices, consider booking your flight for during the week rather than at the weekend!
Transfer options
By bus
· Bus station is located opposite the Departures Hall
· X1, X2, X3 and X4 buses will take you to all the main towns on the island and links to Gozo ferry options
· Tickets can be purchased in the Arrivals Hall and on the bus and cost around €2
· Many hotels also provide shuttle bus services from the airport
By taxi
· There are 24/7 taxis services to and from the airport
· Pre-paid fixed rate tickets can be purchased from a booth in the Welcomers Hall
· To Valetta it costs €15, to Mdina €18 and to Ċirkewwa (for the ferry to Gozo) €32
By car
· If you plan to visit several places on the island it could be a good idea to hire a car
· There are several companies operating from the airport such as Avis and Budget but you will find the best prices by booking online
Ferry to Malta
For a different experience and arguably the best way to first encounter the islands of Malta, take the ferry instead of flying. You can easily combine two destinations into one holiday this way and you get to experience the Med up close. You can find ferry tickets for as little as €30 if you travel without a vehicle.
Ferry Routes
· Catania, Sicily to Valletta with Virtu Ferries takes around 4 hours and sails 5 times per week
· Pozzallo, Sicily to Valletta with Virtu Ferries takes around 2 hours and sails 11 times per week
· Salerno, Campania to Valletta with Grimaldi Lines takes around 27 hours and sails once per week
The ferries will drop you at Valletta where you will find great bus connections to the rest of the island and beyond. Car hire is also possible at the ferry terminal.
We hope that these tips will help you plan your trip to Malta and look forward to meeting you on one of our unforgettable tours when you arrive.
