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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mdina has to offer.

When to visit Mdina

Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£256
2 travellers
Flight to Mdina
3 nights at hotel
Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£256
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 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mdina include British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 miles from Mdina. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Mdina, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mdina include British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 miles from Mdina. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Mdina

Airlines serving Mdina

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,567 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,816 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mdina

Average rates range from around £230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mdina

Most booked hotels in Mdina

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£233+
Mayflower Hotel Malta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£99+
AX Sunny Coast Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£82+
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£46+
Coral Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£40+

Hiring a car in Mdina

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.73 and £18.31.

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.73 and £18.31.