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
£237
2 travellers
Flight to Mdina
3 nights at hotel
Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£237
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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Hertz, 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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Mdina

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Mdina

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,769 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mdina

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £182 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)
£182+
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Ax Odycy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Malta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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db San Antonio Hotel & Spa - All Inclusive
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Talbot House by Talbot & Bons
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Mdina

Expect to pay £1.18 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 £14.06 and £18.75.

Expect to pay £1.18 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 £14.06 and £18.75.