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Transfer from Malta airport to St Paul's Bay (Buġibba)

Malta → St Paul's Bay (Buġibba) · about 21 km · about 30 min · fixed price €35 per vehicle.

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Malta → St Paul's Bay (Buġibba)

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Quick answer · checked 23 Oct 2026

Malta → St Paul's Bay (Buġibba): key facts

Private transfer, Malta Airport (MLA) to St Paul's Bay (Buġibba): the car (1–3 passengers) is €35 and the van (4–8) is €50, a set price for the vehicle that does not change at checkout. Expect 21 km on the road via 1; about 30 min off-peak, 30–40 min in rush hour.

Pickup: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name. The booking includes flight monitoring and an hour of free waiting from touchdown; your bags are loaded for you.

St Paul's Bay, with Buġibba and Qawra, is a holiday resort area on the north-east of Malta, about 25 km from the airport, named for the shipwreck of Saint Paul described in the Acts of the Apostles. The road runs north via the Coast Road or the Mosta bypass. Summer weekends bring queues around Mosta and on the Coast Road. The Buġibba square and the promenade are pedestrian, so the driver stops at the hotel entrance or nearest open road.

St Paul's Bay is the old fishing core, with a small harbour, while Buġibba and Qawra, to the east, are the tourist neighbourhoods built from the 1960s. Buġibba Square and the pedestrian promenade have restaurants, bars and souvenir shops, and the Malta National Aquarium stands at Qawra Point. Hotels sit along the seafront. Small rocky swimming spots and lidos replace sandy beaches. Mellieħa Bay's sandy beach is a short drive north. The resort is busiest in summer and attracts many British and Maltese visitors in July and August.

Public transport instead: Malta Public Transport (Tallinja) bus X1 / X3 (express); Tallinja Direct to Buġibba reported from Malta airport to St Paul's Bay / Qawra / Buġibba, regular.

Price
€35 per car (1–3) · €50 per van (4–8)
Distance
21 km by road
Driving time
30 min, 30–40 min at busy times
Pickup
MLA arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before
Public transport
Malta Public Transport (Tallinja) X1 / X3 (express); Tallinja Direct to Buġibba reported

Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): maltairport.com; road distance and driving time: Google Maps.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€35
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€50
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 21 km
Travel time: 30 min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the MLA arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Malta International Airport (MLA) and drive anywhere on the main island — including Ċirkewwa ferry terminal and Valletta Cruise Port. Trips to Gozo and Comino (by ferry) on request.

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A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

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Base price
from €30
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Luggage
included
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Flight tracking
included
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
included
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Child seat
+€10
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Extra stop
+€10
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Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

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FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Malta Airport (MLA) to St Paul's Bay (Buġibba)?

About 21 km via 1: 30 min with clear roads, 30–40 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €35 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at MLA?

The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name.

Is there a bus from Malta airport to St Paul's Bay?

Yes, the X1 and X3 express routes serve St Paul's Bay and Qawra, and a Tallinja Direct route to Buġibba has also been reported.

Why is it called St Paul's Bay?

It is traditionally the place where Saint Paul was shipwrecked on Malta.

Is €35 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €50, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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