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Airport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and SliemaorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Pre-booked private transfer reaches the Valletta bus terminus outside City Gate, by the Triton Fountain — bay B1, where the TD4 sets down, with the whole walled city on foot from there; the Airport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and Sliema does not. Runs to St Julian's and Sliema; it passes Floriana only on its way back to the airport, 52 to 55 minutes out. Take the TD4 for Valletta.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 15 min against 42 min. The Airport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and Sliema varies between 28 and 43 minutes.

Airport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and Sliema: 05:15–00:45. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersAirport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and SliemaPre-booked private transferDifference
1€3€22€19
2€6€22€16
3€9€22€13
4€12€22€10
5€15€34€19
6€18€34€16
7€21€34€13
8€24€34€10

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
TD3 · Malta Public Transport (tallinja)Airport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and Sliema
From
The "Airport 1A" stop at the bus terminal outside arrivals
To
St Julian's (San Ġiljan, Spinola, Balluta) in 28 to 32 minutes, then the Sliema seafront to the Ferries in 40 to 43, and on through Gżira and Msida
Luggage
An Airport Direct bus: "ample luggage space", by the operator.
Runs
05:15–00:45
Journey
28–43 min

Sliema is the far end: 40 to 43 minutes to the Ferries, after St Julian's. For Valletta it is the wrong bus — the TD4 does it in 11 to 17.

Last bus 00:45 from the airport, first 05:15, every day.

The taxi table is EUR 20 to Sliema and EUR 21 to St Julian's for up to five.

Airport Direct TD3 to St Julian's and Sliema: price for every party size

See Airport Direct fares from Malta Public Transport
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
12–20 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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