Held annually each September at the Malta International Airport (ex: RAF Luqa) , the Malta International Air Show, one of Malta's largest outdoor events, has gained the well-earned reputation as one of Malta's top outdoor family events. 

The Malta International Airshow is the result of strong lobbying from the Malta Aviation Society, for many years until approval was given, to hold the first display in September of 1993. Held over the magnificent Marsamxetto Harbour with its surrounding bastions, the public was entertained to a spectacular aerial display culminating with the Patrouille de France giving their first display in Maltese skies. Another show stopper was the German Air Force 'Luftwaffe' F-4 Phantom with its various low passes over the water. 

Nineteen years have elapsed since the very first proper airshow held in Malta and the event has grown both in numbers as well as quality. Over the years, the Malta International Airshow has attracted many interesting aircraft including Israeli F-15s and F-16s, Czech L-39, Italian F-104s and Do-228, Ex-Israeli A-4 Skyhawks, US Navy F-14, EA-6B, S-3s, F-18s, Tornados, B-52, B-1B, Spitfire and Hurricane plus most of the European national display teams including the Red Arrows, Patrouille de France, Frecce Tricolori, the Spanish team Patruila Aguoila, Swiss PC-7 Team, Breitling Jet Team, and many other types of aircraft from all over the world. 

Did you know? 

• A team of around 200 volunteers – ranging from parking and ticketing personnel to ramp operators and overall airshow operations – provide the backbone of the Air Show
• More than 600 packed meals are produced for the volunteer staff, air and ground crew during the Airshow
• More than two kilometers of fencing and barriers have to be erected and 10kms of rope & stake put up
• Hailed by The Times of Malta as the largest outdoor event on the island.
• All local media extensively covers the event and is also routinely featured in foreign magazines.
• The Airshow is the most photographed event in Malta.
  
  

 

Tickets Prices available at the Airshow Gate:
     Adults: Saturday: €13 / Sunday: €15
     Children Under 14: Free and must be accompanied by an Adult. 

Parking is Free. Should you decide to travel by car, the Airshow Gate is located on the Hal Farrug Road Luqa (35.51'40.7N 14.28'20.7E). Parking is free. 
Venue Open between 10:00 and 17:30. 

Info: www.maltairshow.com

Block tickets will be available directly at the Airshow Entry Gate from 09:00 – 10:00 on Friday or from the booking office. Prior booking is highly recommended. Availability subject to operational requirements. Please contact booking@maltairshow.com.

How To Get there

Public Transport

A direct bus service from Valletta to Airshow Show Grounds via the Marsa Park & Ride will be operated on September 27 and 28. This service will start from Valletta at 09:00 and the last trip departing from Airshow Show Grounds at 19:00. This direct bus service will operate an hourly service on both days. 

No special bus tickets are required to board the direct airshow buses and commuters can make use of their usual day or week ticket, as well as their saver cards. Passengers will also be able to purchase their ticket on the bus when boarding, at the regular bus fares. 

Other Bus Routes Numbers 71, 73, 117, 135, X4, X4A, X5, X7. Stop at "Farrug" (Luqa) Bus Stop located near Express Trailers Building (Orange Building). From here, there is a straight 1km walk approx. 20 minutes walk to Airshow Gate (signposted). For further information please visit Malta Public Transport Website click here! 

Shuttle Buses (Oasis Tours)

The company offers a network of direct trips to the Airshow Gate and back. Shuttle Bus assembly point in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (just outside the Valletta Bus Terminus). This service will cost €4.00 for a round trip. Shuttle Bus service operates every half an hour from 10:00 – 15:00. No booking is required. 

Organised Transport for groups of 10 passengers or more from anywhere on the Island. €5.00 per person for a round trip. Prior booking required. 

Further information and booking kindly contact Oasis Tours on +356 2158 0688/9. 

Should you decide to travel by car, the Airshow Gate is located on the Hal Farrug Road Luqa (35.51'40.7N 14.28'20.7E). Please follow signs to the general car park. Parking is free. A one-way system operates during the airshow weekend as directed by the Malta Police. Please be also aware that you will need to allow additional time to travel due to the volume of traffic on the roads. 

 

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