Transport Facilities
There are various transport facilities to and from the Maltese Island. The list below highlights some of the main means of transport available.
Air Malta plc is the national airline of Malta, based in Luqa. It operates services to 36 destinations in Europe and North Africa. The airline's hub and base is at Malta International Airport, Malta.
Harbour Air Seaplanes operates daily scenic flights around Malta and Gozo from the Valletta Waterfront. Their floatplanes can accommodate 14 passengers and has specially modified bubble windows which is perfect for sightseeing and photography.
Gozo Channel provides a vital "LIFE LINE" between the islands of Malta, the mainland, and Gozo. Its modern fleet includes three state of the art ferries, M.V. Ta' Pinu (delivered March 2000), M.V Gaudos (delivered February 2001), and M.V. Malita (delivered March 2002). Passenger and vehicle service is provided all the year-round between Mgarr Harbour (Gozo) and Cirkewwa (Malta) including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays together with a night service throughout the year.
The comino ferry provides the link to the smallest island with no traffic and one hotel. Regular trips to and from Malta and Gozo are available. The ferry service from Mgarr Gozo or Cirkewwa Malta takes passengers to Comino.
Public local transport is the cheapest way of going around Gozo. Its limit though, is its restricted time-table which at times can be infrequent. Gozo buses are painted grey with red stripe on each side and can carry approximately 50 passengers. The cost per trip does not exceed € 0.47.
Gozo route buses serve villages around Gozo from the central Victoria Bus Terminus in Main Gate Street. They are identified by the number they carry on the front. In Summer, buses operate trips to Dwejra and Ramla Bay, while they increase the trip frequency to Marsalforn and Xlendi Bays. For bus routes and schedule, click here.
For tourists arriving at the Malta International Airport, there is also the daily bus shuttle service between the airport and Cirkewwa, from where you can board the ferry. For information click here.
Taxis in Gozo are easy to notice, being painted white with a "TAXI" indicator on the roof. They also carry their registration number on the side doors. They are driver-owned and probably the most comfortable way for getting around Gozo. They can be found in Taxi stands, mainly by the ferries at Mgarr, or at Victoria in Triq Putirjal (Main Gate Street), a stone's throw away from the main bus terminus. Taxis in Gozo are all metered.
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Air Malta plc is the national airline of Malta, based in Luqa. It operates services to 36 destinations in Europe and North Africa. The airline's hub and base is at Malta International Airport, Malta. Harbour Air Seaplanes operates daily scenic flights around Malta and Gozo from the Valletta Waterfront. Their floatplanes can accommodate 14 passengers and has specially modified bubble windows which is perfect for sightseeing and photography. Sea
Gozo Channel provides a vital "LIFE LINE" between the islands of Malta, the mainland, and Gozo. Its modern fleet includes three state of the art ferries, M.V. Ta' Pinu (delivered March 2000), M.V Gaudos (delivered February 2001), and M.V. Malita (delivered March 2002). Passenger and vehicle service is provided all the year-round between Mgarr Harbour (Gozo) and Cirkewwa (Malta) including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays together with a night service throughout the year. The comino ferry provides the link to the smallest island with no traffic and one hotel. Regular trips to and from Malta and Gozo are available. The ferry service from Mgarr Gozo or Cirkewwa Malta takes passengers to Comino. Land
Public local transport is the cheapest way of going around Gozo. Its limit though, is its restricted time-table which at times can be infrequent. Gozo buses are painted grey with red stripe on each side and can carry approximately 50 passengers. The cost per trip does not exceed € 0.47. Gozo route buses serve villages around Gozo from the central Victoria Bus Terminus in Main Gate Street. They are identified by the number they carry on the front. In Summer, buses operate trips to Dwejra and Ramla Bay, while they increase the trip frequency to Marsalforn and Xlendi Bays. For bus routes and schedule, click here.
For tourists arriving at the Malta International Airport, there is also the daily bus shuttle service between the airport and Cirkewwa, from where you can board the ferry. For information click here.
Taxis in Gozo are easy to notice, being painted white with a "TAXI" indicator on the roof. They also carry their registration number on the side doors. They are driver-owned and probably the most comfortable way for getting around Gozo. They can be found in Taxi stands, mainly by the ferries at Mgarr, or at Victoria in Triq Putirjal (Main Gate Street), a stone's throw away from the main bus terminus. Taxis in Gozo are all metered. 