Barrakka Lift

Inaugurated on the 15th December 2012.

The Barrakka Lift is an efficient and fast connection between Lascaris Wharf, which is situated on the waterfront Grand Harbour side of Valletta, and the heart of the city of Valletta through the Upper Barrakka Gardens situated next to Castile Place.

The facility is about 500 meters away from the Valletta Cruise Ferry Terminal and is just opposite the landing place for the harbour ferry crossing.

Standing at 58mt the lift connection takes approximately 23seconds to cover the journey between the two points. The lifts have two cabins, each capable of carrying 21 passengers.

The standard fee is €1 return on the same day.

Upon presentation of a Personalised Tal-linja Card, the use of the lift is free of charge for all adults and children over 2 years of age.

The project was partly financed by the European Regional Development Fund.

The Lift is operated by Barrakka Company Ltd further to the issuing of a Request for Proposals for the operation and management of the facilities, and the subsequent granting of a concession by the Authority in 2016.

Opening Hours:

Winter

1st October to 31st October
Monday to Sunday
06:30 hrs - 00:00 hrs 

1st November to 30th April
Monday to Thursday & Sunday
06:30 hrs – 22:00 hrs
Friday & Saturday
06:30 hrs – 23:30 hrs

1st May to 31st May
Monday to Thursday & Sunday
06:30 hrs – 23:30 hrs
Friday & Saturday
06:30 hrs – 00:30 hrs

Summer

1st June to 30th September
Monday to Sunday
06:30 hrs – 00:30 hrs