Malta → Gozo

Private helicopter transfer Malta to Gozo — 8-minute flight time, charter cost from €1,400, same-day and next-day availability with verified operators.

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Flight time

8 min

Helicopter

Airbus H125

Charter cost from

€1,400

Operators

Verified · multiple

About this route

Malta to Gozo is the shortest genuinely useful helicopter sector in the Mediterranean. By road and sea the trip means a 45-minute drive to Ċirkewwa, a ferry queue that stretches through the afternoon in July and August, the 25-minute Gozo Channel crossing and a final drive inland — commonly 90 to 120 minutes, and longer on a Friday. The flight from Malta International (MLA) to the Xewkija helipad is about 8 minutes, crossing Comino and the Blue Lagoon at low level.

The leg is normally flown on an Airbus H125 or H130, both of which suit the short hop and the compact Gozitan landing sites. Departures are from the general aviation terminal at Luqa, so arriving passengers can transfer straight from a private jet or a scheduled arrival without re-entering the main terminal. Arrivals are into Xewkija, or by survey onto villa pads around Xagħra, Nadur and Mġarr ix-Xini, and onto certified yacht decks anchored off Comino.

Both ends are inside the Republic of Malta, so no border formalities apply and the whole sector can be arranged same-day when an aircraft is on the island. What drives the timeline is the landing site: private pads in Gozo need a survey and local approval, and Comino is environmentally protected, so we confirm the touchdown point before quoting rather than after.

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Planning this transfer

Flight time: About 8 minutes MLA to Xewkija; door to door is typically under 35 minutes.
Departure points: Malta International (MLA) GA terminal, Valletta and St Julian's hotel helipads by arrangement.
Arrival points: Xewkija helipad (Gozo), surveyed villa pads in Xagħra, Nadur and Mġarr, certified yacht decks.
Typical aircraft: Airbus H125 (up to 5 passengers) or H130; AW139 twin for larger groups and cross-water policies.
Luggage: One medium case plus a cabin bag per passenger on a light single; declare golf or dive gear at booking.
Season: June to September is peak, when the ferry alternative is at its slowest and demand is highest.
Onward hops: Gozo pairs naturally with Sicily (Catania, Taormina) and Lampedusa on the same rotation.

Helicopter vs the alternatives

Helicopter: ~8 minutes in the air, fixed timing, lands at Xewkija or beside the villa.
Car plus Gozo Channel ferry: 90–120 minutes typical, far longer with summer queues at Ċirkewwa.
Fast ferry from Valletta: About 45 minutes on the water plus transfers each side, weather dependent.
Private boat charter: Scenic but slow, and still leaves a drive at the Gozo end.

What's included

Private terminal access
Discreet ground handling
Catering on request
Pilot & co-pilot
Insurance & permits
WhatsApp coordination

Frequently asked

How long is the helicopter flight from Malta to Gozo?

Roughly 8 minutes from Malta International to the Xewkija helipad. Including the private-terminal walk and a short ground link, budget about 35 minutes door to door.

How much does a Malta to Gozo helicopter cost?

Indicative pricing starts from about €1,400 one way for the whole aircraft on a 5-seat Airbus H125, not per seat. Positioning, landing fees and whether a private pad or yacht deck is used set the final figure.

Is there a scheduled helicopter service between Malta and Gozo?

There is no reliable year-round scheduled rotor service. Charter is the practical option, and because the sector is so short an aircraft based on Malta can usually fly it at short notice.

Can the helicopter land at my villa or hotel in Gozo?

Often yes. Private pads need a landing survey and local approval; Xewkija is the default when a site cannot be cleared in time. Send coordinates with your request and we confirm feasibility before quoting.

Do I need a passport for Malta to Gozo?

No. Both islands are within the Republic of Malta, so the flight is domestic. Photo ID is still requested for the passenger manifest.

Can I continue from Gozo to Sicily by helicopter?

Yes. Gozo or Malta to Catania and the Sicilian east coast is about 35–40 minutes on a twin-engine AW139, flown as a cross-border sector with handling at both ends.