You can start planning your trip to Malta today. We will provide you with all of the information to make your trip a perfect one.

WHEN SHOULD I VISIT MALTA?

High season in Malta is from June to September. Whenever possible, we recommend avoiding July and August, when it is at its busiest. In June and September the temperature is milder and it is less busy

It is also a good idea to visit in Spring, when the green tones and vivid colours of the flowers cover the fields.

The temperature in Malta is mild all year round. The climate is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. You will find no extreme temperatures like those of other nearby countries.

DISCOVER MALTA ALL YEAR ROUND

Malta has a typical Mediterranean climate: hot, with dry summer and mild and humid winters. From November to April, the average temperature is 14ºC and the sun shines almost every day. From May to October the influence of the sea breeze provides an average temperature of 25ºC, but in July and August it can reach 30ºC.

TRAVEL TO MALTA FOR THE BEST PRICE

If you want to travel to Malta for the best price, travel in April and October, the prices are much cheaper than from July to September. 

TIME ZONE

The time zone is Malta is that of Central Europe, GMT+1.

Malta is part of the European Union (EU), so you only need your ID to travel. If you are going to hire a car don't forget your driving licence.

VISA

Citizens of the European Union and countries part of Commonwealth do not need a visa to travel to Malta.

DISCOUNTS IN MALTA

If you have a stundent card bring it with you everywhere. You will get discounts and special prices for students.

BY PLANE

Malta International Airport is located in Hal Luqa, only 8 kilometres away from La Valleta. 

PACKAGE HOLIDAYS

There is a wide variety of charter flights and package holidays that include flight and acommodation, especially during high season, but there are discounts available all year round. 

CAR HIRE

Hiring a car is a good option if you want to discover the hidden corners of the island. The main car hire companies are located at the airports but there are also local business that are cheaper and just as trustworthy

CRUISE

Many cruises around the Mediterranean have a stop in La Valleta. It has a modern terminal in Grand Harbour

TOURS

Many tourists choose this option to see the main attractions of one place in little time.

There are many acommodation options in Malta. It has a wide variety of hotels for all tastes and budgets.

You can choose hotels or aparthotels of all categories that are spread around the three islands. There are rural hotels, villas and camping sites if you wish to be closer to nature. If you are more of an urban person you can rent an apartment, with or without a kitchen, or stay at a hostel in the main cities.

There are many Tourist Information Offices where you can find local infromation and tips for your trip in Malta

• Valletta Waterfront 356 21220633
• Malta International Airport 356 23696073/4
• Birgu 356 21800145
• Mellieħa 356 21524666
• Mdina 356 21454480
• St. Paul's Bay 356 21419176

Tourist Information Offices in Gozo

• Victoria: 356 22915452
• Freephone Service: 80072230 (only local phone calls) Monday to Saturday de 09:00 - 17:30 Sundays and Public Holidays de 09:00 - 13:00

The most common health problems tourists suffer is the overexposure to the sun. The water is drinkable but comes from a desalination plant making the taste quite unpleasant. You can buy bottled water anywhere.

EU citizens have the right to medical assistance with the European Health Insurance Card.

In case of emergency call 112 for the Police, Ambulance and Firefighters

• Police 21224001-7
• Helicopter Rescue Service 21244371
• Boat Rescue Service 21238797

Car accidents that do not require emergency assitance can call the Local Police Force: 21320202.

Any other minor incident must be reported at a Police Station.

In all of the cities and villages there is a Police Station that can be recognised by its blue light. The National Police Force dresses in a blue uniform. The traffic officers dress in green.

Other useful telephone numbers:

• Information on flights 21249600
• Government information 153
• Gozo Channel Co. Ltd 21556114
• Hospital - Gozo 21561600
• Hospital - Malta 25450000
• International prefix 00
• Lost and found 21224781
• International operator 1152
• Passport office - Gozo 21560770
• Passport office - Malta 21222286
• Weather forecast 50043848

During the year there are several festivities you can enjoy in Malta

Carnival

Introduced in Malta by the knights in the 16th century, it is celebrated the week before Ash Wednesday. All of the island's villages celebrate with costumes and fireworks. La Valleta and Floriana carnivals are the most famous.

Easter

Malta is a Catholic country and Easter is one of the most important festivities.

Firework

The Maltese locals are firework lovers. THere is a firework festival held in April/May that lasts 3 days and is held in the Grand Harbour

L'Imnarja

This traditional folklore festival fills the place with colours, music, dance and gastronomy. It is traditional to taste fenkata and the asistance to Ghana recitals, traditional Maltese song, and the horse and donkey races.

Malta International Air Show

A great aeronautical event that includes exhibitions, talks and acrobatic shows.

Jazz Festival

Celebrated in the Grand Harbour area in La Valleta it brings the best jazz artists together in the best environment

Historic Cities Festival

It is celebrated in autumn in La Valleta, Mdina and Il-Birgu. For 3 days traditional dances and craftwork demonstration are organised.

In Malta there are two official languages: Maltese and English. The Maltese language is of Semitic origin that uses latin characters in its writing. Throughout the centuries, the language has incorporated many words from the English, Italian and French language.

Italian is also very commonly used in the archipelago.

You will need:

• EU Pet Passport. This passport is proof that your pet has a chip and is vaccined against rabies. You must wait 21 days after the animal has been vaccined
• Only registered airlines can transport animals
• You must send an email to petstravel.mrra@gov.mt, and they will send you an application form. You must fill it out with the flight details. A vet will await at the airport to check the passport (this service is a 50 euro fee). After a few days they will send the form back with a stamp. Print it and bring it with you on the aeroplane

In 2008 Malta adopted the euro as the official currency

BANKS

Opening hours: (subject to change)

• 08:30 a 13:30 Monday to Thursday
• 08:30 a 15:30 Fridays
• 08:30 a 12:30 Saturdays

Currency exchange offices are open at Malta Airport, 24 hours a day. They easily accept international credit cards and international currency.

ATM MACHINES AND CURRENCY EXCHANGE OFFICES

Around the entire archipelago there are banks, ATM machines and exchange offices. The majority of the hotels, bigger shops and restaurants accept the main foreign currencies.