Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Malta Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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They won’t let you sleep in the food court, so you’re left with the metal chairs at the ground floor. Not a comfy night! – a guest traveller (June 2022)
MLA Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Malta International Airport.
What to Expect
Malta Airport (code: MLA) has a small terminal, and its security procedures are reportedly efficient. You’ll find a variety of shops and eateries, including a duty-free shop and a few eateries that are open 24 hours, both airside and landside. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges.
Sleeping in Malta Airport
A post-covid overnight traveller reported that sleepers will be stuck sleeping on metal chairs on the ground floor. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels directly at Malta Airport, but there are a few B&Bs in the area. It is only a 15-25 minute drive to the hotels in Valletta and Sliema. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Valletta, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
- La Valette Club (Arrivals) – Location: Airside, near the Baggage Claim. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- La Valette Club – Location: Airside, Main Departure Hall. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Readers report a drinking fountain near the Hard Rock Cafe in the departures terminal and another airside near Gate 8. (February 2025)
Food & Drinks
Food concessions operate on varying schedules. At the time of this update, Relish is the only dining option operating 24 hours. Outside the terminal, a McDonald’s behind the SkyParks Business Centre offers a 24-hour drive-thru.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Location: Check-in Hall, near Customer Services Information.
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Rates
Hand/hold luggage (maximum 30 kg):
• €5 for 0–12 hours
• €10 for 12–24 hours
• €10 per additional 24 hours or part thereof
Special items (bulky):
• €10 for 0–12 hours
• €15 for 12–24 hours
• €15 per additional 24 hours or part thereof
Mobile Charging
Power outlets and charging stations are available in several areas:
- Departures Area: Wall outlets and charging stations throughout.
- Check-in Hall: Work tables and power outlets available at Costa Coffee.
- Food Court: Wall outlets and charging stations available throughout, with some tables suitable for laptop use.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Malta Airport. Connect to the “Maltairport Wi-Fi” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
Amusement Room – Recreation area with billiards, air hockey, and other games. Location: Level -1.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available in the Check-in area, Welcomers Hall, and Arrivals area. Fees may apply for international withdrawals.
Baby Care Facilities – A Parenting Room is available for feeding and changing babies. Amenities include a couch, changing table, wash basin, and drinking water station. Two additional changing rooms are available in the Schengen Departures Lounge.
Banking Services – Full-service banking is available nearby at the SkyParks Business Centre.
Chapel – Location: Landside, Level 01, near the food court. Open 24 hours. Mass times: 6:15 PM (Saturday) and 8:30 AM (Sunday and Holidays).
Children’s Play Area – The closest play area is at McDonald’s behind the SkyParks Business Centre, within a short walk of the terminal. Free colouring sets for children may be available at the Customer Service Information Centre.
Currency Exchange – Location: Landside, Arrivals. Open 24 hours.
Information Desk – A Tourist Information desk is located in the Check-in Hall. Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Luggage Trolleys – Available with a €1 deposit, refundable upon return.
Observation Deck – Viewing area overlooking the runway. Location: 3rd Floor. Open 24 hours.
Pharmacy – Location: Welcomers Hall, landside. Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Shopping – Duty Free and Agenda Bookshop are open 24 hours (airside). Other shops are available with varying hours, including WHSmith in the Schengen area.
SIM Cards – A reader let us know, “Pay-as-you-go SIM cards are available landside from the ‘Epic’ store located between the departure and arrival areas. Epic is one of the nationwide carriers, no markups are being charged at the airport store.” (October 2023)
Travel Agencies – Lufthansa City Center travel agency located in the Departures Hall. Closed Sundays..
Bus
Malta Airport is served by four airport express buses (X1, X2, X3 and X4) and additional routes to nearby villages. Bus tickets and information are available in the Welcomers’ Hall. For routes, timetables and fares, visit the Malta Public Transport website.
Car Rentals
The car rental area is located in the Welcomers’ Hall, on your left side, as you exit the Baggage Reclaim area. The following agencies are available onsite: Avis • Budget • Dollar/Thrifty • Europcar • First Car Rental/Active Car Rental • Goldcar • Green Motion • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shared Ride Shuttle
Malta Transfer offers private and shared-ride door-to-door service between MLA airport and hotels throughout Malta and Gozo. Rides can be booked online or through the Malta Transfer booking desk in the Baggage Reclaim area.
Taxi
Fixed-rate taxis are available 24 hours a day outside the terminal as you exit. Prepaid taxi tickets are sold from the ticket booth inside the Welcomers’ Hall. The following sample fares were current at the time of this update: Albert Town €15, Valletta €15, Marsascala €20 and Vittoriosa €20. For a list of additional fixed rates, visit the airport website.
Last updated: 2026-03-12
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.