Birgu travel guide

Birgu Tourism | Birgu Guide

You're Going to Love Birgu

With a population of 2,673, Birgu is a must-see destination in , Malta. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Birgu has to offer.

When to visit Birgu

Birgu in March
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Birgu in March
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Birgu

Plane

When flying to Birgu, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Birgu include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Birgu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Birgu is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 3 miles from Birgu. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Birgu, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Birgu include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Birgu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Birgu is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 3 miles from Birgu. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Birgu

Airlines serving Birgu

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
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Where to stay in Birgu

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Birgu

Most booked hotels in Birgu

Hyatt Regency Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
The Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£44+

Hiring a car in Birgu

Hiring a car in Birgu costs £20 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Birgu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.67 and £18.23.

Hiring a car in Birgu costs £20 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Birgu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.67 and £18.23.