Ħal Kirkop, Ħal Kirkop

Where is Kirkop?

Kirkop lies in the south of Malta, near Malta International Airport, between Luqa, Mqabba, Safi, Zurrieq and Kirkop's neighbouring southern villages. It belongs to the South Eastern District and is one of the smaller localities by area.

History of Kirkop

Kirkop is an old rural village in the south. Its parish church, dedicated to St Leonard, anchors the village core, and the area preserves wayside chapels and traditional rural houses. The village retained its small scale even as the nearby airport and southern road network developed in the 20th century.

What to see in Kirkop

Parish Church of St Leonard — the village's parish church. Wayside chapels — small historic chapels in and around the village. Traditional village core — old streets and squares.

Transport in Kirkop

Kirkop is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes linking it to Valletta and the southern towns, and lies close to the airport. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.

Living in Kirkop

Kirkop is a small, quiet village close to the airport and southern villages, with a traditional core. Assessments of cost of living, aircraft noise and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.

Official name

Ħal Kirkop / Kirkop

Island

Malta

District

South Eastern District

Landmark

Parish church of St Leonard

Transport

Bus routes; near the airport