Malta Airport handles almost 3 million passengers every year. This airport is the only airport in Malta. Various airlines fly to the airport but Malta is the main hub for Air Malta. This airport hosts an annual Malta Airshow which is visited by military aircrafts from many countries including Europe. This airport was used during World War I for military craft to stop and refuel their engines. Malta airport is located by the Luqa village as well as Gudja, Safi, Valleta, and Kirkop.

Visitors will not be disappointed when they visit the dining and shopping areas that this airport has to offer as well as the options for various services. You will find and Island Snack Bar, McDonalds, Hard Rock Café, Connections Café, Flitebite Cafeteria, and a Jet Express Food Court. There is also a florist and a place to purchase cell phones and accessories. In the check in hall you see a pharmacy, jewelry store, and an ice cream parlor. If you need to pick up a last minute gift or souvenir it will be easy to find something for that certain person.

Some other services are a bank, a post office, a telecommunications center, and a luggage desk. There are no hotels at the airport but there is a lot of information that you can obtain for hotels when you visit the tourist information office that is located in the Malta airport. Most of the major car hires companies such as Avis and Hertz have their own branches here at the airport if you have not arranged a hotel transfer. There is also a taxi boot where you can pre-pay in advance to use. The closest five star hotel is the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa which is located very close to the president’s palace. These rooms start at 199.00 per night. All of your needs will certainly be meet and more when you visit the Malta Airport.