Mainland Europe has the best access to Malta. Air Malta has flights between the main island and a host of other European cities. It also has flights between Malta and Cairo, Dubai, Damascus and Tunis. Other carriers with services to Malta include Alitalia, KLM, Lufthansa, Swissair and Tuninker.

During summer, a ferry service is available between Malta and Sicily and Genoa, Italy. The run between Malta and Catania (on Sicily) takes about four hours. All passengers departing by sea must pay a departure tax, plus a 15% government levy. Malta International Airport is located about 5km (3mi) southwest of Valletta. Buses, taxis and rental cars are available.