Malta International Airport Overview
Airport Code
MLA
Full Airport Name
Malta International Airport
Address
Malta International Airport Plc, Luqa, LQA 05, Malta
Country Code
356
Telephone
2124 9600
Fax
2124 9563
E-mail
mia@maltairport.com
Website
www.maltairport.com
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 5km (3 miles) southeast of Valletta
Driving Directions
On leaving the airport, take the main road to Marsa, which leads to Valletta. The city center and airport are both clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are spaces for 650 cars in the car park, which is linked to the main terminal by a walkway. Car hire companies have a separate car park for the collection and return of hired vehicles.
Car Hire
Car hire companies are located in the Welcomers’ Hall and include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: There is a fixed-fare taxi service to all areas of Malta. A taxi booth is located in the Welcomers’ Hall, where pre-paid tickets can be purchased. Bus: Bus no.8 departs regularly to/from Valletta and leaves from a bus stop outside the check-in hall.
Information and Help Desks
Malta Tourist Information (tel: 2369 6073/4) is located in the Welcomers’ Hall and is open 24 hours a day. Additional information is available online (website: www.visitmalta.com). The Customer Services Center (tel: 2124 9600) is located inside the check-in hall and is also open around the clock.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are two banks and bureaux de change, as well as a post office and a telecommunications center. Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants and cafeterias throughout the airport, including a drive thru. Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including tax-free. Luggage: A left-luggage service is available. Other facilities: There is a chapel onsite.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are three executive lounges at the airport: the Gerolamo Cassar executive lounge, located in Arrivals; the La Valette executive lounge, situated in the Departures lounge, immediately after security control; and the Ewropa Lounge (operated by Air Malta) in the Departures lounge. Internet access is available to lounge users.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
The terminal has wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps and low-level payphones. Reserved parking spaces are available in the car park. Wheelchairs are available on request from the Customer Services Center (tel: 2124 9600).
Hotels
There are no on-site hotels but the necessary information and bookings for all of Malta’s hotels can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office inside the Welcomers’ Hall. Hotels close to the airport include the Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel (tel: 2137 8100) and the Crowne Plaza (tel: 2134 3400), located 10km (6 miles) from the airport, and the Hilton Malta (tel: 2138 3383), 14km (9 miles) from the airport.
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