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 former online fare list on 2026-09-24; transfer quoted on 2026-10-16 for a trip on 2026-10-23.
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 →Should you hire a car at Malta Airport?
A hire car makes sense in Malta if you plan to explore Gozo or the north coast, or you are staying in a farmhouse or villa away from the bus routes. For a stay in Valletta, Sliema or St Julian’s it rarely pays: parking there is hard to find, and the Airport Direct buses, taxis and ride-hailing apps cover the short distances.
Malta drives on the left. The Gozo Channel ferry from Ċirkewwa carries cars: you drive on without a ticket and pay for the round trip when you leave Gozo, at the Mġarr booths or online. The standard car-and-driver fare is €15.70 for a vehicle up to 5.3 metres. Booking the car before you fly is usually cheaper than walk-up rates at the airport counters.
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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.
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How we check these prices
The taxi fares come from the list published by Malta International Airport (the airport's former online fare list). We re-read that source before every update; the last check was on 2026-09-24. Transfer prices are live quotes from the booking page for a set travel date, so your own date may cost more or less. If a driver quotes you something different, tell us and we will check the source again.
Sources · checked 2026-09-24
- Malta International Airport — taxi booth and fixed rates (help centre)
- Malta Public Transport — Airport Direct routes TD1–TD5
- Gozo Channel — frequently asked questions
- Times of Malta — airport plans new dedicated Y-plate lane (ride-hailing pick-up point), 17 April 2026
- Gozo Channel — car and driver fares, and where vehicle tickets are sold
MLA → St Julian's & SliemaOfficial taxi €20 · compare transfers
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