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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Filicudi (Island) to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Filicudi (Island) to Palermo will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Filicudi (Island) for Palermo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 03 Aug the direct ferries cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 30 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.
LIBERTY LINES
LIBERTY LINES| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:05 | Arrival Time 11:35 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:05 | Arrival Time 09:35 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Filicudi (Island) to Palermo ferries for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIBERTY LINES | 9:05 Port of Filicudi | 2h30 | 11:35 Port of Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Filicudi (Island) to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:05, the last at 13:30. The fastest ferry covers the 62 nautical miles (116 km) distance in 2h 30m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Filicudi (Island) to Palermo are available to foot passengers.

Distance 62 nautical miles (116 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 2h 30m |
First ferry 9:05 |
Last ferry 13:30 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
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Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Port of Palermo Termini Imerese -> Palermo Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Filicudi (Island) to Palermo by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Filicudi (Island) to Palermo ferries use the Port of Filicudi to Port of Palermo port pair. Use this guide to compare Filicudi (Island) and Palermo ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Filicudi is 1 km from Filicudi city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Filicudi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food options include: Ristorante La Sirena (0.3km), Da Nino sul Mare (0.4km), Ristorante La Canna (0.6km)
Available at Port of Filicudi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Filicudi.
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