The cheapest and fastest ferries from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island)
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
190 km
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £69.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Malta (Island) for Sicily (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, 13 Nov 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 .
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.
ST JOHN PAUL II
JEAN DE LA VALETTE
ST JOHN PAUL II
JEAN DE LA VALETTEMalta (Island) to Sicily (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 08:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:45 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 09:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) ferries for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JEAN DE LA VALETTE | 06:30 Port of Valletta | 1h45 | 08:15 Port of Pozzallo | 0 changesdirect | |
ST JOHN PAUL II | 17:00 Port of Valletta | 1h45 | 18:45 Port of Pozzallo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
![]() | 04:30 Malta (Island) | 1h45 | 06:15 Sicily (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island)
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 £67 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.

Distance 102 nautical miles (190 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 1h 45m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
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 £67. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Virtu Ferries
FAQs: Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malta (Island) to Sicily (Island) 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 Sicily (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Malta (Island) and Sicily (Island)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Piscina (0.6km)
- Trattoria Il Pescatore (0.8km)
- Ristorante Al Porto (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Pozzallo and Taxi Service Ragusa.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Pozzallo Port Stop
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