Malta Airport to St Julian's & Sliema: Taxi €20 or Bus
Malta Airport to St Julian's and Sliema: the fixed taxi fare is €20 per car, the TD2 and TD3 buses €3 each, and pre-booked transfers start at €26.
Quick answer
The official taxi fare from Malta Airport to St Julian's & Sliema is €20 per car. A pre-booked private transfer was quoted at €26 for a sedan. The drive is about 9 km.
Taxi fare checked against the airport's published taxi fare list on 2026-09-24; transfer quoted on 2026-09-24 for a trip on 2026-10-15.
Check transfer prices for your date →- distance
- 9 km
- drive
- ~15'
- official taxi
- €20
- transfer sedan
- €26
Work out your fare
Official taxi fare
€20
per car · €10 each
Pre-booked private transfer
€26
sedan · €13 each · live quote
Airport Direct bus TD2
€6 for 2 people · St Julian's and Pembroke
Airport Direct bus TD3
€6 for 2 people · St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida
Fixed taxi fares are the official prices published by Malta International Airport, checked on 2026-09-24. Transfer prices are live quotes and vary with the travel date.
St Julian's, Paceville and Sliema are about 10 km from Malta International Airport; the transfer quote gave 9 km and 15 minutes to St Julian's, which is longer at rush hour. The airport's fixed taxi fare is €20 per car to St Julian's and the same to Sliema, Paceville and St George's Bay. Pembroke is €21.
By bus
Two Airport Direct routes serve the area: TD2 to St Julian's and Pembroke, and TD3 to St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida. Both run every 30 minutes and cost €3 per person, paid on board in cash or by contactless card.
Taxi or transfer?
The fixed taxi fare of €20 is lower than a pre-booked transfer, which was quoted at €26 for a sedan. For two or more people the taxi also beats the bus on comfort for only a few euros more each. Book the transfer if you want the car confirmed in advance, with a driver meeting your flight.
Bus, train and ferry to St Julian's & Sliema
| Option | Goes to | Price per person | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Direct bus TD2Pay cash or by contactless card on board. | St Julian's and Pembroke | €3 | Every 30 min |
| Airport Direct bus TD3Pay cash or by contactless card on board. | St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida | €3 | Every 30 min |
Pre-book your ride to St Julian's & Sliema
Fixed price agreed before you fly, driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals.
See transfer prices →Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Malta Airport to St Julian's?
€20 per car on the airport's fixed-price list, the same as to Sliema and Paceville.
Which bus goes from Malta Airport to Sliema?
The TD3 Airport Direct bus, every 30 minutes, via St Julian's, Gżira and Msida. It costs €3 per person, paid on board.
How long does it take from Malta Airport to St Julian's?
About 15 minutes by car outside rush hour; the route is roughly 9 to 10 km.
Is a transfer to St Julian's worth it?
It costs more than the taxi (€26 against €20 for a sedan), but the car is confirmed before you land and the driver waits at arrivals.
More from Malta Airport
Sources · checked 2026-09-24
MLA → St Julian's & SliemaOfficial taxi €20 · compare transfers
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