Transport from Malta International Airport to the Accommodation
Approximate distance from Malta International Airport to the accommodation in Birkirkara is 7 km or 3.8 miles.
One can use the Taxi service outside the airport or by downloading various applications on their smart phone to reserve a taxi and a taxi will arrive in a very short space of time. The use of taxis is the quickest and easier option to arrive at your destination.
The bus service from Malta International Airport is also available. This will take approximately 30 minutes to the accommodation. Should you opt to use the bus service from the airport more information can be given at the time of booking your accommodation.
Renting a car is also an option and your car can be picked up from the Airport. Kindly note that Malta drives on the left side of the road.
There is no train service in Malta.
By Bus
The bus service in Malta is frequent, comfortable and the most affordable. The cost of travel between the airport to the Student’s accommodation is approximately 2-3 euros. Transport Malta operates buses from outside the airport to the accommodation hourly. Please ask at the time of booking and we will provide you with directions. Although the bus service is a convenient way of travel, Malta is densely populated, and travel times may vary due to heavy traffic.
By Taxi
White taxis are the traditional taxis in Malta and are mainly situated outside the airport, however there are now various applications that one can download on their smartphone to be able to use taxi services such as Bolt and ecabs. These services are very quick and a good option to save time.
Renting a car can also be an affordable option in Malta depending on the time of year and your car can be picked up from the Airport. A driving licence and a credit/debit card will be needed to use this service.
Precautions You Should Take While Using Taxi and Bus in Malta:
- Make sure the meter is switched on if using a white taxi to avoid over payment.
- Never entertain non-official taxi drivers.
- When using the bus service make sure to press the stop button just before you reach your bust stop destination.
For any assistance related to how to arrive from Malta Interntional Airport to your accommodation please can get in touch with us at: info@oliasi.com.