🐾
🚇
Travelling with Pets in Valletta
🇲🇹Valletta, Malta·Updated 20 May 2026
Valletta's compact peninsula is genuinely walkable end to end (1 km long, 600 m wide), so most pet owners will spend the day on foot. For longer hops, Malta Public Transport (Tallinja) operates the island-wide bus network from the Valletta Bus Terminus at City Gate, and the Valletta Ferry runs to Sliema (10 min) and the Three Cities (15 min). Pet policy varies by mode, see the rules below before boarding.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 💡 | ||
| 💡 | ||
| 💡 | ||
| 💡 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my dog on the Tallinja bus from the airport?
Yes, bus X4 runs from Malta International Airport to Valletta in 30 minutes and accepts pets at the driver's discretion. Small dogs in a carrier are almost always admitted; larger dogs should be on leash and muzzled. A taxi is a more reliable option for the first leg with a tired dog.
Do I need a pet passport to enter Malta?
Yes. As an EU member state, Malta requires an EU pet passport (or AHC for UK travellers) with a current rabies vaccine and microchip. There is no quarantine for compliant pets. Customs checks happen on arrival at the MLA cargo terminal.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Valletta
Our top-rated pet-friendly hotels, handpicked and verified.
Rosselli AX Privilege
★★★★★ · 9.4/10
€290/night
AX The Palace, Sliema
★★★★★ · 8.8/10
€140/night
Hotel Castille
★★★★ · 8.7/10
€120/night
More Valletta guides
Pet-friendly destinations nearby
Looking for a place to stay elsewhere? These destinations near Valletta also welcome your dog.