Shortletsmalta Magazine 2016 | Page 95

Useful and Emergency Numbers 00356 - International Code 112 - Emergency Services 1182 - Directory Enquiries 1152 - Overseas Operator 195 - Time check 112 - Ambulance 112 - Fire Brigade 21224001 - Police 21250221 - Customer Protection 21224781 - Lost Property 52302021 - Weather Transport By Air - All flights arrive at Malta International Airport. The Maltese Islands are only a few hours away from major European cities by air. The national airline, Air Malta, operates flights to and from many of the major airports in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Other international airlines and low-cost carriers operate regular scheduled flights to and from Malta. By Sea - A regular ferry and catamaran service links several Italian ports to Valletta. A number of shipping lines serve some Mediterranean ports as well. Buses - Malta’s bus service is operated by Malta Public Transport. The service runs daily between approximately 5.30am and 11pm, while night buses operate in some areas after this time. 80 routes travel to various hubs. Visitors can apply for a personalised ‘tallinja’ bus card online, giving them access to reduced bus fares. The card needs to be booked at least two weeks in advance and needs a Maltese address to be sent to. The Explore 7 day Card offers unlimited travel by bus throughout Malta and Gozo, on all day and all night services. It can be used immediately upon purchase and is valid for seven consecutive days from the first validation. The Explore card costs euros for adults and euros for children. These cards can be purchased from ticket booths or from other leading outlets. You can plan your journey online on www.publictransport.com.mt By Taxi - A number of taxi companies offer 24 hour services and are fitted with meters. Any complaints can be addressed to Transport Malta on +356 2122 2203. There is also another quick, economic taxi service. Malta Water Taxis operate within various zones around Malta and Gozo. Travelling to Gozo - A regular runto ferry service carries passengers and cars between Malta and Gozo. The trip takes about 30 minutes. For information and timetables contact The Gozo Channel Company Ltd +356 2210 9000 or visit www. gozochannel.com Win €1000! WIN €1000 in cash when entering the Shortletsmalta Competition! Step 1: Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/shortletsmaltaltd Step 2: Leave a positive comment about your experience with Shortletsmalta* Step 3: Cross your fingers and wish upon a star! Maybe YOU will be the lucky winner of €1000 in cash! *Terms and Conditions apply - Only positive comments of 4 or 5 stars will be eligible for the competition. Comments should be left on traveller’s comment websites and NOT on Facebook. Participants should quote their booking number or the name under which the reservation was made, as that will be entered in the competition. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page in December 2016. More details shall be given in due time on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/shortletsmaltaltd 93