No visa is required for entry by EU and American citizens.
Visitors from outside the EU, including Americans, must
fill out a landing card, available on board some arriving
flights (sometimes) or in the entrance hall of the airport
from the small box between the customs' agents.
By plane
Malta possesses its own national carrier, Air Malta,
with regular connections to many European, North African
and Middle Eastern centres. There is also connection to
London Luton and Dublin via Ryanair.
The islands possess one international airport, Malta
International, located at Luqa.
By boat
There are frequent fast ferries to the Sicilian port
of Catania, Italy. The trip takes around 4 hours.
There is also a highspeed catamaran between Pozzallo
and Valetta that takes approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling
By Bus
One
of Malta's joys is the wonderfully antiquated public bus
system, consisting of 1950s-era exports from England usually
kitted up with more chintz than a Christmas tree plus
icons of every saint in the Bible and then some. Fares
are very cheap and even the longest ride across the island
costs less than a pound; the only catch is that almost
all buses radiate out from Valletta, so you may have to
detour back to the capital to reach your next destination.
Be sure to have change to avoid irritation or even being
denied the ride.
Buses to and from Mgarr run as follows
Please
Select Season
Please
note that the bus schedules are subject to change without
notification. Should you require any further details contact
the Malta Transport Authority on Freephone: 80072392 or
log on to
www.maltatransport.com
Visiting
Gozo our Sister Island by Ferry
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By car
You can rent a car on the island. However, unless you
are used to driving on the left side of the road and can
handle unpredictable driving, you would be better off
with a taxi or bus. A good map is a must. Petrol, as almost
everywhere. It is always best to pre book your car rental
online as this works out a lot cheaper than booking when
you arrive. According to the mediterranean markets, malta
has very low rates for car rental. Any driver and additional
drivers must take with them there driving licenses in
order to be covered for by the insurances provided by
the local car rental supplier.
