Tourist Information Centres
The Malta Tourism Authority is responsible for a number of tourist information centres situated at the Malta International Airport (MIA), Valletta (Head Office and the Waterfront) , Mdina, Mellieha and Victoria/Rabat (Gozo) and Mgarr Terminal.
The MIA centre in the Arrivals Lounge is now situated in a more visible location. It is estimated that the centre assists around 2,500 customers monthly on average. The type of assistance given is mainly related to general information, promotional material particularly maps, events, accommodation, transport facilities and services to and from the airport.
The Valletta centre is the largest and assists about 12,000 customers on average per month.
The centre is currently housed at the Auberge D’Italie (Head Office).
The Mdina TIC was inaugurated on the 25th of September 2009 with an estimated 120 customers a day. This centre caters for Rabat and other towns/villages in the vicinity.
The Mellieha TIC was inaugurated on the 13th August 2009 and caters for an estimated 50 customers a day. The centre in Misrah iz-zjara tal-Papa Gwanni Pawlu II (near the Mellieha Police Station) in the vicinity of the Mellieha Sanctuary – a very popular place visited by locals and tourists.
The Gozo TIC has been relocated from Tigrija Palazz to a more central location at No. 17, Independence Square (It-Tokk), Victoria Gozo as from the 17th June 2011. The centre caters for an average of 2,000 customers per month.
The MTA is currently sharing an information booth with Gozo Channel Co Ltd at the Mgarr Terminal.
The Valletta Waterfront TIO was inaugurated on the 16th June 2010. The new TIO at Valletta Waterfront was opened in the immediate wake of a 53% (153,646) increase in cruise line passenger traffic being announced for the first five months of this year, when compared to the same period in 2009.
Opening Hours of TIOs
MIA, Arrivals Lounge, Luqa
Tel. No.: 2369 6073 / 4 Fax No: 21822072
Monday to Sunday including public holidays except on Christmas Day, New Year, Good Friday and Easter. : 1000hrs to 2100hrs (last admission 2045hrs)
VALLETTA, Auberge D'Italie Merchants Street 229 Valletta
Tel. No.: 2291 5440 – 2
Monday to Saturday: 0900hrs to 1730hrs (last admission 1715hrs)
Sundays: 0900hrs to 1300hrs (last admission 1245hrs)
* excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
PINTO WHARF, Valletta Waterfront (according to the cruise schedule)
Tel.No.21220633
The centre is actually opened as per cruise schedule provided by Valletta Cruise Port. We do not wish to give the impression that the centre is open all week even when there are no cruise ships in the port.
GOZO, 17, Independence Square It-Tokk Victoria (Rabat) VCT 1021
Tel: (356) 22915452/3 Fax: ( 356) 21550254
Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays - 09:00 to 17:30 (Last admission 17:15) Sundays and public holidays * - 09:00 to 13:00 (Last admission 12:45)
Note: * except on Christmas Day, New Year, Good Friday & Easter Sunday.
MDINA, Torre dello Standardo, St Publius Square
Tel. No.: 2145 4480
Oct to March: Monday to Sunday: 1000hrs to 1600hrs
Apr to Sept: Monday to Friday: 0900hrs to 1700hrs
Saturday & Sunday: 1000hrs to 1600hrs
(Last admission: 15:45 hours)
* excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Change Opening hours: to read
Monday to Saturday: 0900hrs to 1730hrs (Last Admission: 1715hrs)
Sunday & PH: October to March: 1000hrs to 1400hrs (Last admission: 1345hrs)
April to September: 0900hrs to 1300hrs (Last admission: 1245hrs)
MELLIEHA, Misrah iz-Zjara tal-Papa Gwanni Pawlu II – 26 ta’ Mejju 1990
Tel. No. 2152 4666
Monday to Saturdays (including Public Holidays* falling during these days): 0900hrs to 1300hrs
* excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
TIO's Contact:
Mr Joseph Bonello- Manager Tio's:
E: Joseph.bonello@visitmalta.com
Telephone: 22915443
Customer Care
E: info@visitmalta.com
Freephone: 80072230 ( Local Calls only)
Service available from Monday to Saturday 0900 to 1730 hrs