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Malta travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Malta with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Malta.
- Essential travel guide
- Weather & climate
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Malta travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Malta with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Malta - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 3 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Maltese, English |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
Why visit Malta?
Considering a holiday to the Malta? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
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- Nightlife
Malta tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Malta weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  15 |
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 30 |
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 24 |
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17 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  13 |
 10 |
 9 |
 6 |
 3 |
1 |
0 |
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4 |
10 |
10 |
13 |
| Sea temperature °C |  16 |
 15 |
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 22 |
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18 |
The Malta weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Valletta.
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Malta travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Malta from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Malta - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Malta - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Malta - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Malta - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Malta - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Malta - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Malta.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Malta travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Malta with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Malta - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Malta - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Malta - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Malta, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Malta covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Malta with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Malta - Government of Malta
- Coronavirus timeline in Malta - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Malta - Government of Malta
Malta travel features
Do you want to learn more about Malta? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Malta.
Malta FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Malta including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Malta due to Covid-19?
Malta is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Malta.
Check out Government of Malta for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Malta?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Malta. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Malta from the UK?
The flight time to Malta from the UK is typically 3 hours.
Flights to Malta
What is the time difference between Malta and the UK?
The time difference between Malta and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Malta?
The main languages spoken in Malta are Maltese and English.
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What is the currency in Malta?
The currency in Malta is the Euro (EUR).
Send money to Malta with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in Malta?
Malta uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Malta?
They drive on the left side of the road in Malta.
Find out more about driving in Malta with International Drivers Association* and RAC*.
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