How do I get from Malta airport to Ċirkewwa?

Q: How do I get from Malta airport to Ċirkewwa?

Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa: €3.50 for one traveler, 58–90 min. It leaves you at the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal stop, for the Gozo ferry. TD1 leaves hourly, on the hour, from 05:00 to 00:00: Ċirkewwa in 64 to 90 minutes, EUR 3.50, or EUR 1.50 with a personalised tallinja card. The Gozo fast ferry from Lascaris Wharf in Valletta is the TD4's second stop, and quicker for foot passengers.

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Airport to another city · One way · All prices are totals for 1 adult · All service hours

2 ways to Ċirkewwa

For Valletta generally we recommend the Airport Direct TD4 to Valletta; for Ċirkewwa the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. The Private transfer to Ċirkewwa is 45 minutes quicker for €45.50 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa

TD1 · Malta Public Transport (tallinja)

58–90 min rideEvery 60 min05:00–00:00

The "Airport 1" stop at the bus terminal outside arrivalsthe Ċirkewwa ferry terminal stop

€3.50total for 1 adult€3.50 eachBuy ticketOn Malta Public Transport

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The "Airport 1" stop at the bus terminal outside arrivals — the TD4's stop

EUR 3.50, cash or contactless — the only Airport Direct route above EUR 3. EUR 1.50 with a personalised tallinja card. Six people on one shareable twelve-journey card pay EUR 19 against EUR 21 in cash. Included in the Explore Flex 4- and 7-day cards.

Luggage. An Airport Direct bus: "ample luggage space", by the operator.

Hours. From Airport 1: on the hour, 05:00–00:00, every day. Rabat 19–26 minutes later, St Paul's Bay 31–49, Buġibba Bay 39–53, Melliħa 52–67, Čirkewwa 64–90. The 22:00, 23:00 and 00:00 buses from the airport reach Ċirkewwa in 58 to 64 minutes.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Pre-booked

Private transfer to Ċirkewwa

Driver meets you in arrivals

45 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night

Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Ċirkewwa

Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book

€49total for 1 adult€49 eachBook transferPartner link · through Kiwitaxi

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

The price is for the car, fixed when you book; traffic and the hour do not change it.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

TD1 leaves hourly, on the hour, from 05:00 to 00:00: Ċirkewwa in 64 to 90 minutes, EUR 3.50, or EUR 1.50 with a personalised tallinja card. The Gozo fast ferry from Lascaris Wharf in Valletta is the TD4's second stop, and quicker for foot passengers.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Malta International Airport into Valletta

Your destination

Straight there.

The Gozo ferry terminal at Malta's northern tip — the TD1 runs there direct, by way of Rabat, Buġibba and Mellieħa.

Malta International Airport

Follow the signs

The "Airport 1" stop at the bus terminal outside arrivals

Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa · 58–90 min

Ċirkewwa

Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa serves Ċirkewwa. Airport Direct TD4 to Valletta does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa runs 05:00–00:00. Outside those hours, the Private transfer to Ċirkewwa is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Ċirkewwa

Find the stop

The "Airport 1" stop at the bus terminal outside arrivals. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Ċirkewwa

58–90 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

A few things for the rest of your trip

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Airport Direct TD4 to Valletta stop at Ċirkewwa?

No. It runs to Bay B1 of the Valletta bus terminus outside City Gate.

Does the Route 88 via Paola stop at Ċirkewwa?

No. It runs to The Valletta bus terminus outside City Gate.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Airport Direct TD1 to Buġibba and Ċirkewwa runs 05:00–00:00. Outside those hours, the Private transfer to Ċirkewwa is what remains.

Is Ċirkewwa in Valletta?