To get from Malta International Airport to Marsaskala, you can take a taxi or use public transport. Taxis are available around the clock, while Malta Public Transport lists several airport routes with Marsaskala as a destination.
- Taxi: Prepaid fixed-rate tickets are sold at the taxi booth in the airport’s Welcomers’ Hall.
- Bus: Routes 119, 135 and night route N91 are listed for Marsaskala.
- Airport Direct: These buses leave from the airport bus terminal, but their listed destinations do not include Marsaskala.
Taxi and pre-booked transfer options
A taxi is a direct option from the airport, and prepaid tickets are available when you arrive. Malta International Airport says taxi services to destinations across Malta operate 24 hours a day.
For a fixed-rate ticket, go to the taxi booth in the Welcomers’ Hall. You can also book through the Malta Taxi app, available on Google Play and the App Store. For current taxi-service information, the airport lists +356 23696441 and mtla@maltataxi.com.
These airport taxi services offer ways to arrange a ride, but the supplied information does not give a Marsaskala fare or a separate price for a pre-booked transfer.
How do you get from Malta International Airport to Marsaskala by bus?
Malta Public Transport lists airport routes 119 and 135 for Marsaskala, as well as night route N91. Check the official site before you go for current route and timetable information.
The displayed timetable for route 119 shows departures from Airport 2 at 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00; it does not establish the full daily service span. The listed airport bus destinations may be described as Marsaskala or Marsascala.
Airport Direct buses depart from the airport bus terminal, which is signposted after you exit arrivals. Their listed destinations are Ċirkewwa, St. Julian’s, Valletta and Buġibba, not Marsaskala. If you are considering one, note that it does not provide a direct listed route to your destination.
For passengers without an Unlimited Travel Card, Airport Direct fares are €3, except TD1 at €3.50. You can pay onboard by cash or contactless; the buses have luggage space and do not require advance booking.
Journey time, luggage and late arrivals
The supplied drive estimate from the airport to Marsaskala’s hotel area is about 26 minutes. The route information does not give a bus journey time, so allow time to check the current service details before choosing public transport.
If you arrive late, the airport says taxis operate 24 hours a day, and Malta Public Transport lists night route N91 for Marsaskala. Confirm the current service information before travelling, especially if you are relying on a particular bus departure.
Airport Direct buses have luggage space, but that information applies to those services; the supplied facts do not specify luggage arrangements for routes 119, 135 or N91.
Arriving in Marsaskala
Malta International Airport is about a 26-minute drive from Cerviola Hotel. The hotel’s address is 201 Triq il-Qaliet, Marsaskala, MSK 3312, Malta.
Reception is open 24 hours. Check-in begins at 15:00, and check-out is by 11:00. For ideas on getting oriented after arrival, see this Marsaskala neighbourhood guide or plan a day with the one-day Marsaskala itinerary.
FAQs
Can you take a taxi from Malta International Airport at night?
Yes. The airport says taxi services to destinations in Malta are available 24 hours a day.
Where do you buy a prepaid airport taxi ticket?
Buy a prepaid fixed-rate ticket at the taxi booth in the airport’s Welcomers’ Hall upon arrival.
Does Airport Direct go to Marsaskala?
Marsaskala is not among the destinations listed for Airport Direct. Malta Public Transport lists other airport routes for Marsaskala.