Malta International Airport is the only airport in Malta and serves the entire Maltese Islands. It is located on the island of Malta, southwest of Gudja town of the Maltese capital, Valletta, and was established on the site of the former RAF Luqa.
The airport serves as a base for Ryanair and its subsidiary Malta Air, as well as the main hub for Air Malta and Medavia. It is also the host for the District Control Center. In addition, it has also hosted the annual Malta Airshow until 2019 and is planned to do so in the coming years. The aerodrome is operated by Malta International Airport PLC. The airport is actively used as a landing/departure area by private jet charter services.
Malta private jet charter prices
Although Malta air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Malta are as follows.
| Light Jet | 14.100 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 18.900 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 25.600 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
When was Malta Airport established?
The first civilian airport was built in Ta’Qali, followed by Faral Far (RAF Hal Far) and Luqa. During the World War II, when the airports in Ta’Qali and Hal Far were severely damaged, all of the civilian operations were carried out via Luqa Airport. The increase in passenger transport and aircraft movements in the region necessitated the construction of a civil air terminal. Preparations began in 1956 and the British Government financed the project. Malta’s new passenger air terminal at Luqa was opened on March 31, 1958 by Sir Robert Laycock, then Governor of Malta. The air terminal consisted of two floors, including a restaurant, post office, cable and wireless office, private areas serving private aircraft charter services, and some basic facilities such as a viewing balcony for the public.
When the expanded runway and renovated terminals proved insufficient, construction of a new and longer runway was started in October 1977, and work on the expansion and renovation of the air terminal began in the same year. An entrance hall and another VIP lounge were added, and the original part of the terminal building was used for departures. In 1987, even these renovations were not enough for the facilities, so the construction of the new terminal building, which is now called Gudja, was started.
The Air Force also uses the same runway
The foundation stone for the current air terminal in Gudja was laid in September 1989 and inaugurated in record time of 29 months later in February 1992. Malta International Airport became fully operational on 25 March 1992 and the former Luqa passenger terminal was effectively closed after 35 years. With this renovation work, private jet traffic has increased significantly.
The Malta Armed Forces Air Wing is located at Malta International Airport. The Air Wing terminal consists of six hangars. Some hangars located here are also used by private jet charter companies for their parking from time to time.
How to reach from Malta Airport to Valletta?
Service is provided by many buses operated by private transport groups and public transport vehicles operated by Malta Public Transport in Malta International Airport. Malta Public Transport buses are the most important means of transportation serving the airport.
The aerodrome is located 5 km southwest of the capital, Valletta, and it is possible to reach the airport in a very short time by road transportation. The use of private planes in the facilities is intense due to easy access to the center.
Life in Malta, Where to visit? What to eat?
When Malta is mentioned, Valletta, the largest capital of Europe, comes to mind directly. Capital Valletta is the place that brings life to tourism of Malta. Although Valletta is the center of tourism, Sliem, which is 5-6 minutes away by ferry, is one of the must-see places. Apart from these two important points, San Giljan is the center of the island’s nightlife. Marsaxlokk, one of the iconic spots of Malta, and Santa Marija Assunta Church located in the Mosta region are two of the must-see places to see on the island.
When you look at the menu of any restaurant in Malta, you will see Stuffat tal-Fenek, a local delicacy. Apart from this stew-like dish made from rabbit meat, pastries Pastizzi, Ravjul Malti, Imqaret are among the foods that should be tasted special to the region.
