Sliema Airport Transfer Information Bus transfer information from Malta International Airport to Sliema. Malta International Airport Transfer Malta International Airport (MLA) is located 10 km away from Sliema. Taxi —  A taxi booth is located in the Welcomers Hall, where pre-paid tickets can be purchased. Fare to Sliema is about MTL 8 and travel time is about 25 mins. Bus — Bus No. 8 travels from the bus stop outside the check-in hall to the Valletta City Gate Bus Station, Service runs every half hour from 6 am to 10 pm. Fare is about MTL 0.15 and travel time is about 20 mins. From the station, buses can be taken to any point on the island. Most hotels will offer courtesy buses direct to Sliema.   Book Sliema Hotels here