Arrivals and Transfers

What to Expect at the Airport

Malta airport is quite small but it is very busy in the summer. Once you have collected your luggage, please proceed to the Arrivals Lounge (turn left as you come out of Customs). Here students can avail of the following services; Bank and money changing services, Car Rental offices and the official Tourist Information Office.

Airport Transfers – Individual Students

Individual students who have booked an Airport Transfer through Alpha School of English will be met by a representative of the school who will be holding a sign with the student’s name and / or the name of the school. Students will then be taken directly to their accommodation.

Airport Transfers – Groups

For group transfers with Host Family accommodation, students will be taken to a meeting point by our school representatives where they will be introduced to their Host Families who will then take them home.

In the unlikely event that students have any problems with their Airport Transfer they are invited to contact the school’s 24 hour emergency contact number +356 79 999 444.

Approximate Journey Times

The journey time to St. Paul’s Bay is 30 to 45 minutes and to Mellieha around 40 minutes.

Students leaving the island on an Airport Transfer booked with the school will be picked up from their accommodation 3 hours before their flight departs.

Available Transport and Prices

Taxi is the easiest way to travel from the airport. The cost to Bugibba/ St. Paul’s Bay is around €30 and to Mellieha around €40. Students who have booked an individual Return Airport Transfer with the school are charged €46 while accompanying passengers are charged €23

Our group rate for Return Airport Transfers (6 or more students) is €20

A range of international car hire companies have offices in the Arrivals Lounge of the Airport. However, as the rates offered by these companies tend to be exorbitant, we advise students to pre-book their rental car. Please just contact the school for a quote.