Valletta — Malta's tiny capital in the heart of the Mediterranean — is one of Europe's most compact and sunniest capitals. Sandstone limestone buildings, an old town ringed by bastions, and the stunning Grand Harbour turn it into an open-air museum. Let's see how to reach Valletta from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- Valletta is served by Malta International Airport (MLA), ~8 km from the center; there's no direct flight from Tbilisi
- The most flexible route is via Istanbul (IST): TBS → IST ~2h20, then IST → MLA ~2h30
- Alternative connections — via Rome, Vienna or Larnaca; Wizz Air covers Malta seasonally from European hubs
- Ticket price: $270-520 round trip, depending on season and connection
- The Travel365 price calendar shows the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa and entry
Malta is part of the Schengen zone and the EU, so a Georgian citizen needs a Schengen type C tourist visa to visit Valletta. Submit your application at least 2 months before your flight — see the Schengen visa guide 2026.
Because Malta is in Schengen, it slots neatly into a southern-European trip — for example Rome or Catania (Sicily). Keep an eye on the phased rollout of ETIAS — ETIAS 2026.
Malta's currency is the euro (EUR, €), and its official language — alongside Maltese — is English, which makes traveling much easier. Withdrawing from an ATM is better value — see the currencies of Europe guide.
🏰 Top attractions
- St. John's Co-Cathedral: a Baroque masterpiece with a Caravaggio canvas
- Upper Barrakka Gardens: the best panorama of the Grand Harbour
- Fort St. Elmo and the National War Museum
- Republic Street: Valletta's main shopping artery
- Mdina: Malta's old, 'silent' capital with medieval walls
- Marsaxlokk: a village full of colorful fishing boats (luzzu) and a Sunday market
- Blue Grotto and the island of Gozo — ideal for a day trip
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $75-130/night || 4★ $150-240/night (more in summer)
- Food: local pastizzi (pastries) $1-2; a fish restaurant $22-45
- Transport: a public bus ticket ~$2 (Tallinja); the center is walkable
- Entry to cathedrals and museums ~$11-17; the gardens are free
- A boat tour of the Grand Harbour and the 'Three Cities' ~$18 — with memorable views
🗓️ Best season and practical tips
The best time is April-June and September-October — sunny and warm, but without the July-August heat (+33°C) and crowds. Summer is the peak of beach holidays — the sea is warm, though prices and crowds run high. Valletta is compact: the city itself needs 1-2 days, so give the rest of your time to Mdina, Gozo and the beaches.
Malta blends well with other Mediterranean destinations — for example Larnaca (Cyprus) or Sicily. Get an eSIM in advance for internet, and find a cheap ticket with Travel365's flight search.
In Malta they drive on the left (British style). If you're planning to rent a car, keep that in mind; in the center the bus and walking are perfectly enough.
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