Travel comfortably between Valletta and Malta International Airport (MLA) with pre-booked private transfers for business trips, holidays, cruise arrivals, and special occasions. WelcomeTaxi provides professional airport transfers and chauffeur service throughout Valletta and across Malta, with suitable vehicles and English-speaking drivers.
Book direct journeys to Sliema, St Julian’s, Mdina, Mellieħa, the Three Cities, the cruise port, or the ferry terminals for Gozo connections. Our service is also available for long-distance transfers, hourly hire, sightseeing itineraries, and transportation between hotels, residences, marinas, conference venues, and attractions anywhere on the island.
How It Works
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
Our Benefits
English-speaking drivers
Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.
Fixed prices — no surprises
Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.
Meet & greet included
Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a ride?
We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.
What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?
If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.
If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.
If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
You can cancel your booking in two ways:
- Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.
If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).
Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.
Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.
I can’t find my driver. What should I do?
If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.
Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.
If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.
What Our Customers Say
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Private Transportation in Valletta and Across Malta
Valletta is the historic capital of Malta and one of the most distinctive destinations in the Mediterranean. Surrounded by the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, the city is known for its fortified walls, Baroque architecture, waterfront views, cultural venues, government institutions, and compact historic centre.
Although Valletta itself is relatively small, many visitors stay in neighbouring areas such as Sliema, Gżira, St Julian’s, Floriana, Msida, or the Three Cities. Business meetings, hotels, cruise terminals, restaurants, beaches, marinas, and historic attractions are spread across different parts of Malta. A pre-booked private transfer makes it easier to travel directly between these locations without changing buses, searching for a taxi, or managing luggage through busy streets.
WelcomeTaxi provides private transfers and chauffeur service in Valletta for individual travellers, couples, families, corporate passengers, and groups. Journeys can be arranged from the airport, cruise port, hotel, private residence, office, marina, ferry terminal, or any other accessible pickup point.
Valletta Airport Transfers from Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport (MLA), located near Luqa, is the main passenger airport serving Valletta and the Maltese Islands. It handles international flights and is the usual arrival point for travellers visiting Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s, Mdina, Mellieħa, and other destinations across Malta.
A private airport transfer from Malta International Airport to Valletta provides a direct journey to your hotel, apartment, cruise terminal, office, or meeting point. Your vehicle is reserved for your booking, so there is no need to wait for other passengers or follow a fixed public transport route.
Airport pickups can be arranged for early-morning arrivals, evening flights, family holidays, business visits, and passengers travelling with additional luggage. Depending on the group size and baggage requirements, travellers can request an appropriate sedan, minivan, van, minibus, or larger vehicle.
Return transfers from Valletta to Malta International Airport are also available. Pre-booking is particularly useful for departures during busy periods, when road traffic and demand for local transportation may increase. Choosing the pickup time in advance allows sufficient time for the journey and airport formalities.
Chauffeur Service in Valletta
A professional chauffeur service offers greater flexibility than a simple point-to-point taxi ride. The vehicle and driver can be booked for a defined period, allowing passengers to attend meetings, visit several destinations, explore Malta, or travel between venues without arranging a separate ride for every journey.
Hourly chauffeur hire is suitable for business schedules in Valletta, corporate roadshows, diplomatic visits, conferences, weddings, private events, shopping trips, restaurant reservations, and personalised sightseeing. It can also be convenient for cruise passengers who have limited time ashore and want to visit several places before returning to the port.
English-speaking drivers make communication straightforward for international visitors. Pickup details, planned stops, waiting arrangements, and the final destination can be confirmed in advance, reducing uncertainty on the day of travel.
Transfers to Sliema, St Julian’s and the Three Cities
Valletta is closely connected with several popular urban districts around its two harbours. Sliema and St Julian’s are major hotel, dining, entertainment, and business areas, while Gżira, Msida, and Ta’ Xbiex contain offices, marinas, residences, and waterfront accommodation.
Across the Grand Harbour, the historic Three Cities—Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua—are popular for their fortifications, marinas, restaurants, and traditional streets. Private transfers provide a convenient way to travel between these areas, especially for passengers carrying luggage or travelling on a schedule.
Transportation can also be arranged to the Valletta Cruise Port and nearby passenger terminals. Cruise travellers may book a direct transfer to the airport, a hotel, or another part of Malta. Chauffeur-driven sightseeing can be organised when passengers want to explore the island during a port call.
Long-Distance Transfers Around Malta
Despite Malta’s compact size, travel times can vary because of congestion, road layouts, and traffic around densely populated areas. WelcomeTaxi offers long-distance transfers from Valletta to destinations throughout the island, including Mdina, Rabat, Mosta, Marsaxlokk, Birżebbuġa, Mellieħa, St Paul’s Bay, Buġibba, Qawra, Golden Bay, and Ċirkewwa.
Mdina and Rabat are frequent destinations for travellers interested in Malta’s historic interior. Marsaxlokk is known for its harbour and waterfront restaurants, while Mellieħa and the northern coast provide access to beaches, resorts, and the ferry route towards Gozo.
Transfers to Ċirkewwa can be arranged for passengers continuing by ferry to Gozo. A separate transfer may then be required on Gozo after the ferry crossing. Transportation can also be organised to other ferry terminals used for connections between Valletta and Gozo.
For travellers planning several stops, hourly or daily chauffeur hire may be more practical than booking multiple separate transfers. A personalised itinerary can include historic towns, coastal viewpoints, archaeological sites, beaches, restaurants, and hotel pickups.
Why Pre-Book Instead of Taking a Regular Taxi?
A regular taxi may be convenient for an unplanned short journey, but a pre-booked transfer offers important advantages when timing, vehicle capacity, or a specific itinerary matters. The pickup location, date, time, destination, passenger count, and luggage requirements are recorded before the trip.
This is particularly valuable for airport departures, cruise connections, business appointments, large families, and groups requiring vans or minibuses. Travellers avoid relying on the immediate availability of a suitably sized vehicle and can arrange child seats or other essential requirements in advance.
Pre-booking also helps passengers plan transportation between locations that may be less convenient by public bus. The driver follows the confirmed itinerary, and the service remains private rather than shared with unrelated passengers.
Getting Around Valletta
Valletta’s historic centre is compact and is often best explored on foot. However, its streets include slopes, steps, pedestrian areas, and restricted vehicle access. Some hotels and buildings cannot be reached directly by larger vehicles, so the nearest practical pickup or drop-off point may be used.
Public buses connect Valletta with many parts of Malta, and ferries operate across the harbours and on selected routes. These services can be useful for independent sightseeing, but they may be less convenient with heavy luggage, young children, a tight schedule, or several passengers travelling together.
Road traffic can become busy around Valletta, Floriana, Sliema, St Julian’s, and the central parts of Malta. Additional travel time should be allowed during weekday commuting periods, major events, public holidays, and the summer season. For airport and cruise departures, arranging a realistic pickup time is essential.
Private Transfers for Business and Leisure Travel
Valletta attracts leisure visitors, cruise passengers, conference delegates, government guests, and international business travellers. WelcomeTaxi can provide transportation for a single airport transfer, a return journey, several scheduled appointments, or a full day of travel around Malta.
Services are available between airports, hotels, private addresses, offices, restaurants, ports, marinas, event venues, and tourist attractions. Every booking is planned according to the route, passenger count, luggage, vehicle requirements, and requested schedule.
By arranging your Valletta transfer in advance, you receive a practical door-to-door transportation solution with an English-speaking driver and a vehicle selected for your journey. Whether you need an airport pickup, chauffeur service, cruise transfer, or long-distance trip across Malta, pre-booking provides greater comfort, clarity, and control over your travel plans.