Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) ferry with Virtu Ferries

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island)

Showing times and prices for Dec 21

Cheapest price

€81

Average price

€81

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

190 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Malta (Island) for Sicily (Island) on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Dec 21 the direct ferries cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Virtu FerriesST JOHN PAUL II
06:30AM1h45
Port of Valletta
08:15AMPort of Pozzallo
811One-way
0 transfers
Virtu FerriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE
05:00PM1h45
Port of Valletta
06:45PMPort of Pozzallo
811One-way
0 transfers

Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Fri
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
08:15AM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
09:15AM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
06:45AM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Fri

Live departures

Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 5:13 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
virtu_ferries5:30 AM Malta (Island)
1h45
7:15 AM Sicily (Island)0 transfersDirect
Sunday, December 21
virtu_ferries4:30 AM Malta (Island)
1h45
6:15 AM Sicily (Island)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island)

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ItalyItaly
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Ferries from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €72 if you book in advance.

There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 102 nautical miles (190 km) distance in 1h 45m. There are 16 sailings per week.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Virtu Ferries
Distance
102 nautical miles (190 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
€72
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
16
Fastest ferry
1h 45m
First ferry
01:00
Last ferry
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Virtu Ferries from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island)You can travel by ferry between Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) with Virtu Ferries for as low as €72. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Virtu Ferries

About
Virtu Ferries is a Maltese company, founded in 1988, specializing in high-speed passenger and car ferry services. It operates daily, year-round routes between Malta (Valletta) and Sicily (Pozzallo), with a crossing time of approximately 90 minutes. The company utilizes a fleet of modern catamarans, including the M/V Saint John Paul II, which can carry 900 passengers and 167 cars or 23 heavy commercial vehicles. Virtu Ferries is a subsidiary of Virtu Holdings, a family-owned ship-owning group established in 1945, which has diversified into various maritime and other business interests. Annually, Virtu Ferries transports over 300,000 passengers and 70,000 vehicles on its Malta-Sicily route, playing a significant role in connecting the two Mediterranean islands for both tourism and commercial purposes. Its subsidiary, Venezia Lines, also operates seasonal services in the Adriatic Sea.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
€77
Virtu Ferries frequency
2 a day
Additional luggage
Extra luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before departure with fee
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria and bar service available
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vessels with assistance available
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers, dogs must be leashed and muzzled
Cabin reservation
Cabins available on Malta-Sicily route
Car on board

popular ferry ports

Popular ports from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island)

Malta
Sicily
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
SS115, Exit Pozzallo
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Ristorante Pizzeria La Piscina (0.6km)
  • Trattoria Il Pescatore (0.8km)
  • Ristorante Al Porto (0.9km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Radio Taxi Pozzallo and Taxi Service Ragusa.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Pozzallo
  • Bus Line 1, Pozzallo Port Stop

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