Malta International Airport is in Luqa, and it’s about a 22-minute drive from Senglea Suites. Taxis are available around the clock, while public transport serves nearby localities but may not provide a direct airport route to Senglea.
At a glance
- Airport location: Luqa.
- Airport taxi service operates 24 hours a day.
- Prepaid taxi tickets are sold at a fixed rate at the airport booth; a Senglea-specific fare isn’t provided.
- Public transport routes and schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
Airport and Senglea route basics
The airport directs arriving passengers to taxi, public transport, car hire and shuttle options.
For onward planning, Senglea is part of the Three Cities area. If you’re also heading across the harbour, see this guide to getting from Senglea to Valletta Cruise Port, or plan a day among Senglea, Birgu and Valletta.
How do you get from Malta International Airport to Senglea by taxi?
A taxi is the most direct option described here, and Malta’s airport taxi service operates 24 hours a day. Arriving passengers can buy a prepaid ticket at the taxi booth in the airport Welcomers’ Hall; tickets use fixed rates, but the airport does not give a Senglea-specific fare.
You can also book through the Malta Taxi app, available on Google Play and the App Store. The airport lists Malta Taxi’s contact details as mtla@maltataxi.com and +356 23696441.
What public transport options serve Senglea?
Public transport listings include routes serving Isla and Birgu, but the airport-route listing does not identify either Senglea or Isla as a destination.
Malta Public Transport lists Route 3 as serving Isla and Route 2 as serving Birgu. Its all-routes page also lists Route 213 as serving Isla, without identifying it there as an airport route.
The airport-routes listing includes Routes 117, 119, 135, 201, 208, 214, 218, 71, 72, 73, TD1, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5 and X1A, but it does not name Senglea or Isla among their destinations.
Airport Direct services connect the airport with other parts of Malta rather than Senglea. TD4 links the airport with Valletta and the Gozo Fast Ferry, and is listed as running every 30 minutes. TD3 serves St.
Julian’s, Sliema, Gżira and Msida every 30 minutes; TD2 serves St. Julian’s and Pembroke every 30 minutes. TD1 serves Rabat, Buġibba, Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa every hour, while TD5 serves Rabat and Buġibba every 60 minutes.
Airport Direct does not require advance booking. Buses board at the airport bus terminal, signposted after you exit arrivals, and have luggage space, USB charging ports, free Wi-Fi and comfortable seats. Malta Public Transport advises checking its Tallinja app for the latest schedules.
Can you drive or hire a car at the airport?
Yes. The airport lists car hire as an option, and car-hire companies have allocated booths and offices inside Park East.
The airport also lists taxi, public transport and shuttle service as ways to reach its terminal. The available information does not establish current pick-up, parking or ride-hailing access rules, so confirm those details with the relevant service before relying on them.
What should you check before choosing a transfer?
Check the route, fare and current service details before settling on public transport. The airport’s taxi guidance confirms fixed-rate prepaid tickets but does not state a fare for Senglea; public transport listings distinguish local routes from airport routes, so don’t assume a bus serving Isla or Birgu starts at the airport.
For Airport Direct, fares are €3 per passenger, except TD1 at €3.50, for passengers without an Unlimited Travel Card. The service accepts cash or contactless payment onboard, and Malta Public Transport says Airport Direct is included at no extra cost for Unlimited Travel Card holders. Check the official site before you go for current transport information.
FAQs
How long is the drive from the airport to Senglea?
The drive takes about 22 minutes.
Can you buy a taxi ticket at Malta International Airport?
Yes. Arriving passengers can buy a prepaid, fixed-rate taxi ticket at the booth in the Welcomers’ Hall.
Is there a direct Airport Direct bus to Senglea?
The listed Airport Direct routes do not name Senglea as a destination. Check current public transport information when planning your route.
Can you book a taxi in advance?
The airport says you can book taxi rides through the Malta Taxi app. The airport also sells prepaid taxi tickets at its booth for arriving passengers.