Luqa is a town situated in the Southern Region of Malta, 4.4 km from the capital of Malta Valletta, near the Malta International Airport. Luqa is an old town that has a dense population, typical of the Maltese Islands. The population of Luqa is 5,946 as of March 2014. There is a church in its centre square dedicated to St. Andrew. The traditional feast of St. Andrew is celebrated on every first Sunday of July, with the liturgical dinner being celebrated on the November 30.

Airport in Luqa

Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport is the only airport in Malta and it serves the whole of the Maltese Islands. Malta International Airport is located on the island of Malta, southwest of the Maltese capital Valletta in the city of Gudja and occupies the location of the former RAF Luqa. Malta International Airport has a single passenger terminal which became fully operational on end-March 1992. It changed the old Luqa terminal, which is currently mostly used for cargo operations. Malta International Airport hosts several maintenance facilities including those operated by SR Technics and Lufthansa Technik. Malta International Airport serves as the main base for Air Malta and Medavia besides being a base for Ryanair. There are many flights daily from Changi International Airport to Malta International Airport, which is from Turkish Airlines, Air France, and Lufthansa.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Luqa

The months from September until end of November is suitable for visiting Luqa. Sea temperatures are ideal for swimming throughout this time. As winter draws closer, temperatures drop, and rainfall increases. Coming to Luqa from March until the end of May is ideal for combining some big benefits. Prices are cheap and the days are sunnier. Sea temperatures become suitable for swimming by the end of this period. During the low season, you will have a lot of raining days and high rainfall in Luqa. Temperatures aren't especially low, but many rains occur currently every year. This time is the budget and saving hunters’ season. The high season is the best time to come to Luqa. The weather is good for outdoor sightseeing, activities, and swimming.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Luqa

Old capital of Mdina - Mdina is the ancient capital city of Malta and sits on a beautiful hill in the centre of the island. It is popular for being encircled by controlling fortifications and as such, it is not to be missed if you are something of a history informal.

Upper Barrakka Gardens - Upper Barrakka Gardens situated close to Valletta and is the place to come if you want to take in some of the best scenics across Malta. From the vantage point of the beautiful gardens, you will get to look out across the popular ‘Three Cities’ of Malta and can see as far as the Grand Harbor. Once you have completed taking in the scenery and enjoyed an amble around the garden, you can then walk down into the middle of the capital city of Valletta.

HMS Maori - One of the most popular is known as the HMS Maori, which is a destroyer that was sunk by the Germans and now sits on the seafloor at a depth of 14.1 meters. It is the best spot for beginners due to its easy entree and relatively shallow depth and there are several diving schools across the country if you want to get certified before diving around Malta seas.