Visiting guide to Malta

Malta’s national airline is Air Malta. Other airlines serving Malta include Aeroflot, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Libyan Arab Airlines, Lufthansa and Transavia. Charter flights are also offered from many European destinations. Most of Europe is within 3 hours flying time, northernmost countries up to 4 hours.

English is very widely spoken, and is a very active second language. Italian is also generally well understood, and although not in common use, several Maltese have learnt French, and to a lesser extent, German or Spanish, at school or privately. Front office staff at hotels are generally proficient in a number of languages. Therefore most visitors to Malta will not have any difficulties in making themselves understood.
In summer, especially July – September, shorts or only the lightest of trousers for the evenings, and short sleeved shirts/T-shirts for the men, jackets are completely redundant. Women should wear appropriately light weightclothing. During the shoulder months, the weather varies, and a second layer is advisable. November through February, bring some warm clothing with you.

The Maltese Lira is necessary to pay for everyday items. Your currency can be exchanged for Maltese Lira 24/7 upon arrival at the airport or any bank branch. In tourist areas, foreign currency is often accepted, especially for larger purchases.
All major credit cards are also accepted, and ATM’s are common.

To hire a car or motorcycle, your driving licence is required, and minimum/maximum age limits apply some of which can be satisfied by the payment of an insurance surcharge.

Practically all tastes in international cuisine are catered for when dining out – from Italian, through Chinese, and everything else in between, including of course the ubiquitous fast food chains.

To note that most restaurants and pubs, except those that can offer a sealed, separate smoking area, are non-smoking.

If your holiday is on a self-catering basis, supermarkets are very well stocked in all leading brands.

Most hotels, and some apartments offer a television service with at least one international news channel, some offer channels in languages other than English.

Local newspapers are published in English and Maltese, and foreign newspapers, both in English and other languages (commonly Italian, German, French) are to be found at the better newsagents, particularly those in larger towns and tourist areas.

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