How to get to Malta
The two ways to get to Malta are by sea and by air. Although the most common way to reach the island is by plane, Malta is also a popular stopover for cruise ships in the Mediterranean.
From the UK, you can only get to Malta by plane or boat. Depending on the trip you're planning, these are the advantages of each option.
Flying to Malta
Flying to Malta from various English-speaking countries is made convenient by several airlines. If you're travelling from the UK, 16 airports fly directly to Malta, across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Depending on the time of year, you can get return flights for as cheap as £ 43 (US$ 53.02). If you're flying from Ireland, you can fly directly from Dublin. Just like in the UK, you can get return flights for as little as € 70 (US$ 72.86) depending on the season.
If you're flying from the USA, there are flights with 1 or more stops from major cities such as New York, Boston, LA, and many more. These flights range from US$ 700. Similarly, if you're flying from Canada, there are flights with 1 or more stops from major cities such as Toronto, Montreal and many more, also starting from C$ 700 (US$ 488.23).
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Getting to Malta by boat
Malta is one of the most common stops on Mediterranean cruises. These ships, which usually visit cities such as Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Naples and Athens also stop at the port of Valletta to explore the island.
The number of tourists arriving in Malta by sea is increasing every year. If you're enjoying a Mediterranean cruise and you're stopping in Malta's capital, we recommend you take a look at the main attractions in Valletta.