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

Mdina travel guide

Mdina Tourism | Mdina Guide

You're Going to Love Mdina

With a population of 294, Mdina is a must-see destination in , Malta. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mdina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Mdina

Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£239
2 travellers
Flight to Mdina
3 nights at hotel
Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£239
2 travellers
Flight to Mdina
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mdina in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mdina, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Mdina

Plane

When flying to Mdina, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mdina include British Airways, airBaltic and KM Malta Airlines. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 8 km from Mdina. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Mdina, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mdina include British Airways, airBaltic and KM Malta Airlines. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 8 km from Mdina. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Mdina

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Mdina

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (878 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mdina

Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mdina

Most booked hotels in Mdina

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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£178+
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Ax Odycy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Malta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Mayflower Hotel Malta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£26+
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db San Antonio Hotel & Spa - All Inclusive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Mdina

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Mdina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.02 and £18.70.

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Mdina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.02 and £18.70.

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