Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport) MLALMML

Malta International Airport (MLA), commonly called Luqa Airport, is Malta’s only international airport and the country’s main air gateway rather than a large global connecting hub. It is the hub for KM Malta Airlines and an important Ryanair/Malta Air base, with a route network focused on Europe and the Mediterranean, plus selected links beyond. KM Malta Airlines is not a global-alliance member, though it uses codeshares and interline partnerships with several European and international carriers. The airport is easy to read: one passenger terminal handles arrivals and departures, with Schengen/non-Schengen processing inside the same building, so there is no terminal-to-terminal transfer. For Valletta, a taxi or app-based car is usually the most convenient choice, while direct and regular buses work well if timing fits. MLA is manageable for protected connections, but self-transfers need extra buffer for bags, immigration, security and low-cost-carrier procedures. Lounge options are centered on the airport-run La Valette Club rather than airline flagship lounges.

Timezone: Europe/Malta

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.maltairport.com/

General

+356 2124 9600

Customer service

+356 2124 9600

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

LMML

Elevation

300 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

10991 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Tallinja Direct express bus → Valletta city centre · Tallinja Direct routes (TD/X series) and regular Malta Public Transport buses stop just outside the terminal; ticketing office in the Welcomers' Hall. Airport is ~5 km from Valletta. Fares are flat single-ticket public-transport rates (info only).

Bus / coach

Malta Public Transport / Tallinja buses including Tallinja Direct routes (TD1–TD5) to Valletta, Sliema, St Paul's Bay and other hubs; stops outside the terminal.

Taxi

Official Malta Taxi (white taxi) service with pre-calculable fixed fares booked at the airport.

Train / metro

None — Malta has no railway network.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport