Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Birgu travel guide

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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Birgu has to offer.

When to visit Birgu

Birgu in January
Estimated hotel price
£23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Birgu in January
Estimated hotel price
£23
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Birgu from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Birgu is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Birgu. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Free2Move, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Birgu, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Birgu from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Birgu is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Birgu. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Free2Move, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Birgu

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Birgu

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in Birgu

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Birgu

Most booked hotels in Birgu

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Hyatt Regency Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£220+
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Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Hiring a car in Birgu

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.07 and £17.43.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.07 and £17.43.

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