International Airports
One (Luqa Airport).
Scheduled Airline
Air Malta, BA.
Other Airlines
Aeroflot, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Emirates.
Car Hire
Available in all major towns. Hire firms include Avis, Alimo, Hertz, Europcar.
Driving
On the left. Road signs in kilometres. Valid international licence required.
Public Transport
Buses connect main towns with tourist resorts. Trains: none. Taxis: Metered taxis in all towns.
Passport/Visa
Valid passport without Visa required for stay of up to three months.
Telecoms
International dialling code is +00 356. Malta is on the GSM and ISDN systems.
Language
Maltese is the official language although excellent English is widely spoken.
Restaurants
Maltese, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Greek, Indian, Continental.
Duty Free
Allowance - 200gm tobacco, 1 litre sprits, 1 litre wine, perfume reasonable amount.
Climate Range
May - September High 23.1 - 30.6 0c. October - April High 15.1 - 23.8
Incentive Programmes
Malta offers a wide range of entertainment reflecting its diverse historical and cultural background, including:
- Grand Master Dinner
- Medieval Night
- Prehistoric Themed Visits (i.e. Hagar Qim or Tarxien Temples)
- Village Festa
The generally warm and dry climate allows a variety of outdoor and sporting activities to be included in team building programmes, such as:
- Scuba diving
- Golf
- Sky Diving
- Jeep Rallies
Venues
For the conference planner, unusual venues can be selected such as:
- Mediterranean Conference Centre (formerly the hospital of the Knights of St. John)
- Popeye Village (used as the main set in the Popeye film)
- Castello Zamitello (Castle)
- Ir Razzet L-Abjad or Ta Frenc Farmhouses
