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Taxi from Malta Airport

€17 to Valletta, €20 to Sliema and St Julian's, €28 to Buġibba and €37 to the Gozo ferry at Ċirkewwa: these are the taxi fares per vehicle that Malta Airport last published, in a table that stayed online until spring 2026.

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The airport names Malta Taxi as the official taxi service and now refers passengers to that company's fare calculator. A pre-booked transfer fixes the price in writing before you fly.

Official taxis

Taxis at Malta Airport: rank, fares, how it works

Malta Taxi provides the official taxi service at Malta Airport, according to the airport operator; the company calls itself the Malta Taxi Licensed Association, licensed by Transport Malta, and answers around the clock on +356 2182 3017. The taxi stands are 90 metres from the baggage reclaim area, by the operator's own measurement. Rides can also be booked through the company's app, and the fare is paid to the driver at the end of the trip.

Fares from Malta Airport follow a fixed tariff by locality rather than a meter, as the Malta Tourism Authority also states. Until spring 2026 the airport published the whole table on its website: Valletta and Floriana €17, Sliema, Gżira, St Julian's and Paceville €20, Buġibba, Qawra and St Paul's Bay €28, Mellieħa €33 and Ċirkewwa €37, each per vehicle. The table carried two notes: administrative fees are not included, and a flat €4.50 is added on 25 December and 1 January.

That page has since disappeared from the airport's website, and in November 2026 the airport's transport page only linked to the fare calculator of Malta Taxi. The fares in the table below are therefore the last ones published by the airport, identical in the versions archived in January and April 2026, and not a guarantee for today. The archived page also described a booth in the Welcomers' Hall selling pre-paid tickets at the fixed rates; ask there or check the app before you set off.

Vehicle size matters as much as the destination. The airport described regular taxis for up to four passengers and vans for up to eight, and pointed out that the number of suitcases limits the space as well. The fare applies to the vehicle, not to each passenger, so four people sharing a taxi to Sliema paid €20 together under the published table.

Taxi stand outside the arrivals area of Malta Airport
Taxi stand outside the arrivals area of Malta Airport
Prices

Taxi and transfer prices from Malta Airport by destination

Fixed fares per vehicle by locality as last published by the airport (table offline since 2026); page reviewed in November 2026. Confirm the fare at the taxi booth or with the driver before the ride begins.

DestinationkmJourney timeTaxi from the rank
Luqa, Gudja, Kirkop, Safiabout 2-3about 5-10 min€12
Marsaxlokkabout 8about 15 min€15
Valletta and Florianaabout 8about 15-20 min€17
Valletta cruise terminalabout 7about 15 min€17
Birżebbuġaabout 7about 15 min€17
Ħaġar Qim templesabout 7about 15 min€17
Msidaabout 8about 15-20 min€18
Cospicua (Three Cities)about 8about 15-20 min€18
Vittoriosa and Senglea (Three Cities)about 9about 20 min€20
Sliema and Gżiraabout 10about 20-25 min€20
St Julian's, Paceville, St George's Bayabout 11about 20-30 min€20
Marsascalaabout 10about 20 min€20
Mater Dei Hospitalabout 9about 15-20 min€20
Pembrokeabout 13about 25-30 min€21
Mdina and Rabatabout 11about 20 min€22
Dingliabout 13about 25 min€23
Mostaabout 12about 20-25 min€24
Buġibba, Qawra, St Paul's Bayabout 20about 30-40 min€28
Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħaabout 22about 35-45 min€30
Mellieħa and Popeye Villageabout 25about 40-50 min€33
Ċirkewwa (Gozo ferry), Marfa, Armierabout 30about 45-60 min€37
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Taxi or transfer

Taxi or private transfer from Malta Airport?

The fares in the table are the fixed fares per vehicle last published by the operator of Malta Airport; the table was withdrawn from the airport's website during 2026 and has not been replaced. The amounts exclude administrative fees, and €4.50 is added on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Distances and journey times are our own approximations and vary strongly with traffic, above all on the roads around Marsa and on the coast road to the north.

A taxi from the stand suits the short runs to Valletta, the Three Cities, Sliema and St Julian's, where the published fares stayed between €17 and €21. On the long runs to Mellieħa or to the ferry at Ċirkewwa a pre-booked transfer has a practical advantage: the price is confirmed in writing before you travel, the driver follows the flight number and waits in the Welcomers' Hall with a name sign. This page quotes no transfer prices, because they change with season and vehicle; the booking form shows the fixed price for your destination.

Groups and families gain most from booking ahead: one van for up to eight passengers replaces two taxis, and child seats can be requested when booking. Travellers on a budget have the Airport Direct buses, which reach Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's and Buġibba for €3 per passenger and Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa for €3.50. For Gozo, a transfer or taxi ends at the Ċirkewwa terminal unless a through journey with the ferry has been arranged.

Economy

A saloon car for up to three passengers with luggage: the usual choice for couples heading to a hotel in Valletta, Sliema or St Julian's.

Minivan

A vehicle for four to seven passengers with luggage, which normally costs less than two taxis on the long run to Mellieħa or the Gozo ferry.

Minibus

For larger groups travelling together from Malta Airport to a resort hotel or a villa; book well ahead between June and September.

How to book your transfer

  1. Enter Malta Airport as the starting point and your hotel, the ferry terminal or an address as the destination, with date, landing time and flight number.
  2. Choose the vehicle class by the number of passengers and bags, and add child seats if you need them.
  3. Confirm the price shown and pay as indicated; the confirmation arrives by e-mail.
  4. After landing at Malta Airport, meet the driver holding a name sign in the Welcomers' Hall.
  5. If you take a taxi from the stand instead, ask for the fixed fare to your locality before the car moves off.
FAQ

Questions about taxis and transfers at Malta Airport

How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to Valletta?
€17 per vehicle was the fare to Valletta and Floriana in the last table published by Malta Airport, online until spring 2026. Administrative fees were not included, and €4.50 is added on 25 December and 1 January.
How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to Sliema and St Julian's?
€20 per vehicle was the last published fare to Sliema, Gżira, St Julian's, Paceville and St George's Bay, and €21 to Pembroke. The fare covered the vehicle, not each passenger.
How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to Buġibba, Qawra or St Paul's Bay?
€28 per vehicle was the last published fare from Malta Airport to Buġibba, Qawra and St Paul's Bay. The Airport Direct buses TD1 and TD5 cover the same journey for €3.50 and €3 per passenger.
How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to Mellieħa?
€33 per vehicle was the last published fare to Mellieħa and to Popeye Village, and €30 to Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa. The drive takes about 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to the Gozo ferry?
€37 per vehicle was the last published fare to the ferry terminal at Ċirkewwa. The ferry itself costs €4.65 per foot passenger for the round trip and is paid on Gozo before the return crossing.
Where are the taxis at Malta Airport?
The taxi stands are 90 metres from the baggage reclaim area of Malta Airport, according to the operator's table of walking distances. Taxis are available 24 hours a day.
Are taxi fares from Malta Airport fixed?
Yes, fares from Malta Airport follow a fixed tariff by locality, as the Malta Tourism Authority states. The airport published the tariff until spring 2026 and now links to the fare calculator of Malta Taxi, so check the current amount before the ride.
Can I book a taxi from Malta Airport in advance?
Yes, Malta Taxi takes bookings through its app and by telephone on +356 2182 3017. A private transfer booked online is the alternative, with the price fixed at booking and a driver who waits in the Welcomers' Hall.

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