Malta International Airport (IATA: MLA) sits between Valletta and Mdina, about 8 km from the capital. It is the country's only airport. Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Air Malta, and a host of other carriers connect Malta to cities across Europe — London, Rome, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, and Barcelona among them. There are no direct transatlantic flights; travelers from the US, Canada, or Australia typically connect through a European hub. The journey from London takes under three hours.
A taxi from the airport to Valletta costs around €20 fixed fare (pre-pay at the official desk before exiting arrivals). Bus routes X1, X2, and X3 connect the airport to Valletta Bus Terminus in about 30 minutes for €2.
By sea
Virtu Ferries operates a high-speed catamaran between the Grand Harbour in Valletta and Pozzallo in Sicily. The crossing takes around 1 hour 45 minutes and runs year-round. A seasonal route to Catania (approximately 4 hours) also operates in summer. This is a practical option for travelers combining Malta with a Sicily or southern Italy trip.
Schengen area
Malta is a full member of the Schengen Area. EU citizens enter with a national ID card. Most other nationals can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. Non-EU travelers from the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand need ETIAS authorization (an electronic pre-clearance system, phased in from 2026). Check entry requirements well in advance of travel.