Question 1

How long does it take to get from Malta Airport to Gozo?

Accepted Answer

Allow between one hour and one hour and thirty minutes for the fastest routes. A taxi to Valletta followed by the Gozo Highspeed Ferry takes around one hour to one hour fifteen minutes in total. A taxi or bus to Ċirkewwa followed by the Gozo Channel Ferry takes around one hour fifteen minutes to one hour thirty minutes. A private door-to-door transfer takes a similar amount of time but removes all the logistics.

Question 2

What is the fastest way to get from Malta Airport to Gozo?

Accepted Answer

Taxi to Valletta, then the Gozo Highspeed Ferry. The taxi takes 15 to 30 minutes and the crossing takes 45 minutes. This beats the Ċirkewwa route overall: the journey to Ċirkewwa takes 45 to 60 minutes even though the crossing itself is shorter at 25 minutes.

Question 3

What is the cheapest way to get from Malta Airport to Gozo?

Accepted Answer

The bus and the Gozo Channel ferry is the cheapest combination, coming in at €8.15 in total (TD1 fare €3.50, return ferry trip €4.65). It's also the slowest and will take you about two to two and half hours, depending on traffic and how long you have to wait for the next ferry once you reach the terminal.

The next cheapest, coming in a t €10.50, is taking the TD4 Airport Direct (€3.00) to the Valletta Gozo Highspeed Ferry terminal at Lascaris Wharf (€7.50 single). Apparently the TD4 only takes around 13 minutes, but I suspect summer traffic might make it a bit slower. The Valletta to Gozo Highspeed Ferry then takes 45 minutes, so potentially around an hour and 15 minutes to 90 minutes for the entire trip.

Question 4

Can I get from Malta Airport to Gozo by bus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Malta's Airport Direct routes make it straightforward. The TD1 runs to Ċirkewwa, via Buġġiba, for the Gozo Channel Ferry. The TD3 runs to Sliema for the Sliema and Buġġiba Ferry. The TD4 runs directly to the Gozo Highspeed Ferry terminal in Valletta.

Question 5

Is there a direct transfer from Malta Airport to Gozo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Several private transfer companies offer a door-to-door service from the airport to your Gozo accommodation, taking care of the ferry crossing as part of the journey. Full details are in the transfers section below.

Question 6

What if I arrive late at night?

Accepted Answer

The Gozo Highspeed Ferry and the Sliema and Buġġiba service do not run around the clock, with the latest Valletta to Gozo ferry departing at 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays between 1st May and 30th September. If you arriving after around 21:30, the Gozo Channel Ferry from Ċirkewwa is your best option, as it runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A taxi from the airport to Ċirkewwa takes 45 to 60 minutes.

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