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A stopover in Valletta

Valletta is 20 minutes from the airport, and the island is small enough to see a lot of it in a day.

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Last reviewed November 2026.

Valletta, Malta
Photo: Mandyy88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airport to the centreabout 20 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$150 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work
Hotels in VallettaThings to doLuggage storage

With 24–48 hours

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens over the Grand Harbour
  • Ferry to the Three Cities
  • Mdina, the walled 'silent city'

Eat: Pastizzi, or rabbit stew (stuffat tal-fenek).

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

Valletta stopover: questions

How long does it take to get from the airport into Valletta?

About 20 minutes to the centre. Valletta is 20 minutes from the airport, and the island is small enough to see a lot of it in a day.

How much is a hotel for a Valletta stopover?

Plan on roughly $150 a night for a well-reviewed, central 3–4★ hotel. Prices rise with events and peak season, so check the live rate for your dates.

Is there a free stopover program in Valletta?

No airline runs a stopover program here, but two separate tickets through Valletta often work. Leave at least one night between flights.

What can you do in Valletta with 24 hours?

Upper Barrakka Gardens over the Grand Harbour. Ferry to the Three Cities. Mdina, the walled 'silent city'.

What should I eat on a Valletta stopover?

Pastizzi, or rabbit stew (stuffat tal-fenek). With one night, make dinner the local meal and keep breakfast near the hotel so you're not rushed back to the airport.

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Valletta?

It depends on your passport. Check whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation for Malta before you book, and allow time for immigration and security on the way back.

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