Discover Malta

Direct flights to Malta are available from many major cities across Central Europe and the UK, making the island easy to reach for most of our guests.

Flight times are generally around 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on where you're travelling from.

As our wedding falls at the start of the busy spring and summer travel season, we recommend booking flights early for the best choice of times and fares.

We recommend arriving in Malta by Thursday 29 April, giving you plenty of time to check in, settle in and start enjoying the island before the celebrations begin.

Our Welcome Dinner is on Friday, so arriving the day before means you can ease into the weekend without rushing straight from the airport.

And if you fancy turning the wedding into a little Mediterranean getaway, coming a few days earlier is always a good idea. ☀️

Malta is part of the EU and the Schengen Area.

If you’re travelling from the EU, you can enter Malta with a valid passport or national ID card.

Guests travelling from the UK should make sure their passport meets the current Schengen entry requirements before travelling.

If you need any information from us for your travel arrangements, just get in touch. ♡

Bolt and eCabs are the easiest way to get around Malta and work much like Uber.

Simply download the app, enter your destination and you’ll see the fare before booking. They’re widely available around the island, including at the airport.

For most of our guests, this will probably be the easiest way to get around during the wedding weekend.

Renting a car can be a great option if you’re planning to explore more of the island at your own pace.

Keep in mind that Malta drives on the left-hand side, roads can be narrow, and parking can be limited in busier areas such as Sliema, St Julian’s and Valletta.

If you’re mainly staying around the wedding events, a car probably isn’t necessary — but it can be useful if you’re planning day trips or exploring quieter parts of the island.

Malta’s public bus network reaches most parts of the island and is a budget-friendly option for sightseeing, although journeys can take a little longer during busy periods.

Ferries are also a lovely way to get around, with regular connections between Sliema and Valletta, Valletta and the Three Cities, and between Malta and Gozo.

If you’re heading to a wedding event, we’d still recommend a taxi so you don’t have to worry about timings.

The capital: honey-coloured limestone, harbour views and boutique hotels in converted palazzi. Quieter in the evenings and wonderful to wander.

Rooms are fewer and smaller here, so book well ahead if this is your choice.

Best for: History, atmosphere, boutique hotels and sightseeing

Hotel Suggestions:
The Phoenicia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Domus Zamittello ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sliema is a practical and popular place to stay, with a wide range of hotels, apartments, restaurants and shops.

Its long seafront promenade makes it ideal for guests who want to be by the water, and it’s also well connected to Valletta by taxi or ferry.

Best for: Restaurants, nightlife and plenty of hotel options

Hotel suggestions:

The liveliest stretch of the coast, with the widest choice of hotels, apartments, restaurants and bars, and plenty of taxis at all hours. Ideal for guests who want to combine the wedding weekend with a more energetic stay.

It’s slightly further from Valletta than Sliema, so do allow a little extra travel time for wedding events.

Best for: Nightlife, lively atmosphere, restaurants and bars

Hotel suggestions:

Wander through the city’s historic streets, visit St John’s Co-Cathedral and stop at the Upper Barrakka Gardens for some of the best views over the Grand Harbour. There are also plenty of lovely cafés, wine bars and restaurants to discover along the way.

Step back in time in Malta’s beautiful old capital. Wander through Mdina’s quiet streets, enjoy the views from the bastions, then head into neighbouring Rabat for cafés, historic sites and a slower pace.

Tip: Go later in the afternoon and stay for sunset. ✨

The turquoise lagoon between Malta and Gozo. Boat trips leave from Sliema, Buġibba and Ċirkewwa; go early or late in the day to avoid the crowds.

This colourful fishing village in the south of Malta is known for its traditional boats and waterfront seafood restaurants.

Visit on a Sunday for the market, or combine it with a swim at St Peter’s Pool nearby for an easy half-day trip.

Just across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua are perfect for a relaxed afternoon of historic streets, marina views and waterfront restaurants.

Take the ferry across from Valletta — the journey itself is part of the experience.

Malta's greener, slower sister island, 25 minutes by ferry. See the Ċittadella in Victoria, the red sand of Ramla Bay and the salt pans near Marsalforn. An easy day trip.

Late April and early May are usually pleasantly warm, with sunny days and cooler evenings.

Pack sunglasses, sunscreen and something light for the evening — and comfortable shoes are always a good idea for Malta’s cobbled streets and hills.

Malta uses the Euro (€) and cards are accepted almost everywhere. It’s still handy to have a little cash for smaller cafés, kiosks and markets.

Tipping isn’t compulsory, but around 5–10% is appreciated for good service.

Maltese and English are Malta’s official languages, and English is widely spoken throughout the island.