Malta Airport (MLA)
Malta International Airport is near Luqa in the south of the main island. All scheduled flights to Malta land here.
MeetGozo / Getting to Gozo
Getting to Gozo – ferry from Malta
Two routes lead to Gozo. Here is which one suits you.
First, the flight to Malta
Gozo has no airport for scheduled flights. You land on Malta and take the ferry from there.
Landing time and ferry
Check the ferry times before booking and allow time for baggage and transfer after landing.
From the airport to the port
Bus, taxi, transfer or rental car. Allow a good hour to reach the port at Ċirkewwa.
The two routes
Both end in Mġarr harbour.
Car ferry
Ċirkewwa → Mġarr
About 25 minutes. The classic route, also with a car. You need to reach Ċirkewwa in north-west Malta.
Fast ferry
Valletta → Mġarr
Around 45 minutes without detouring via Ċirkewwa. Handy if you start in Valletta or Sliema.
Check current times and prices with the operator.
Arriving in Mġarr
Both services dock in Mġarr harbour. From there you continue by bus, taxi or rental car. In high season, plan some buffer for queues.
After you arrive
Three things best booked before you travel.
Rental car
Free to get from place to place, especially in the west.
Where to stay
Pick an area before the ferry sails.
Boat tour
On the water on day one.
Travel questions
How long is the crossing?
Car ferry about 25 minutes, fast ferry from Valletta about 45 minutes.
Are there flights directly to Gozo?
Not scheduled flights. You fly to Malta (MLA) and then take the ferry.
Which airport do I use for Gozo?
Malta International Airport (MLA) near Luqa. From there it is bus, taxi or rental car to the ferry port.
Can my Malta rental car go on the ferry?
That is set by the rental terms. Check them before booking or pick the car up on Gozo.
