⚠️ Booking Bolt, Uber or eCabs? The ride-hailing pickup point has changed during the airport's works — follow the location shown in your app and the current ride-hailing signs, not older guides. Also ignore guides naming X1–X4 buses: the airport routes are now Airport Direct TD1–TD5.
Malta International Airport (Luqa)
Valletta, Malta
Malta International Airport in Luqa is the only airport for the Maltese Islands. Official taxis run on fixed rates: buy a prepaid ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall. Airport Direct buses TD1–TD5 leave from stops just outside the terminal — the old X1–X4 airport routes no longer run. Bolt, Uber and eCabs operate here; follow the pickup point shown in your app and the airport's ride-hailing signs.
Ride Options
Welcome Pickups
Pre-booked TransferPre-booked transfer with an arrivals meet and greet
Official Prepaid Taxi (Malta Taxi)
taxiFixed-rate taxi bought before you leave the terminal
Airport Direct Bus (TD1–TD5)
transitLimited-stop buses to the main resort and ferry areas
Bolt
rideshareApp ride with an app-directed pickup point
Uber
rideshareApp ride with an app-directed pickup point
Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
Bolt, Uber and eCabs operate in Malta. Request after landing and follow the pickup point shown in the app and the airport's current ride-hailing signs.
Taxi
Official taxis are provided by Malta Taxi. Buy a prepaid fixed-rate ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall; the service runs 24 hours a day. The Malta Taxi app can also be used.
Shuttle
Many hotels and tour operators arrange transfers in advance.
Transit
Malta Public Transport's Airport Direct buses leave from stops just outside the terminal: TD1 Rabat, Buġibba, Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa; TD2 St Julian's and Pembroke; TD3 St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida; TD4 Valletta and the Gozo Fast Ferry; TD5 Rabat and Buġibba. Pay cash or contactless on board.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- Prepaid taxi tickets at fixed rates are sold at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall, 24 hours a day.
- Airport Direct buses leave from stops just outside the terminal; a ticketing office is inside the Welcomers' Hall.
- TD2 and TD3 serve St Julian's, Sliema and Gżira; TD4 runs to Valletta.
- Airport Direct buses accept cash or contactless payment on board — no pre-booking.
- For app rides, follow the pickup point in your app and the ride-hailing signs.
Tarmyq local tip
Going on to Gozo? TD1 runs to Ċirkewwa for the car ferry, and TD4 to Valletta and the Gozo Fast Ferry.
Frequently asked questions
How do taxis work at Malta Airport?
Official taxis are provided by Malta Taxi. Buy a prepaid fixed-rate ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall; the service runs 24 hours a day.
Where do Bolt and Uber pick up at Malta Airport?
At the pickup point shown in your app. It has changed during the airport's works, so follow the app and the current ride-hailing signs rather than older guides.
Which bus goes from the airport to Sliema or St Julian's?
Airport Direct TD2 and TD3. TD4 runs to Valletta and TD1 to Ċirkewwa.
Do the X1–X4 airport buses still run?
No. They were replaced in 2025 by Malta Public Transport's Airport Direct lines TD1–TD5.
How do I get to Gozo from the airport?
TD1 runs to Ċirkewwa for the car ferry; TD4 runs to Valletta and the Gozo Fast Ferry.