Valletta eSIM: what to know before you land
🇲🇹 Valletta, Malta · MLA · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $2.99
Landing in Valletta
- MLA Malta International
Malta has no railway; buses and taxis run from the airport to Valletta and around the island, and ferries go to Gozo.
- Install the Malta eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MLA, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Malta, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $1.99.
Pay · $2.99Short stays in Valletta
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Malta eSIM connects to Epic. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Going on from Valletta? EU & UK (28 countries), Europe (41 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Malta too.
Questions about Valletta
Which airports serve Valletta?
Malta International (MLA). Malta has no railway; buses and taxis run from the airport to Valletta and around the island, and ferries go to Gozo.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Valletta?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $2.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $1.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at MLA?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Malta.
Which networks will I use in Valletta?
The Malta eSIM connects to Epic. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.