The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island)
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
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 Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £75.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Sicily (Island) for Malta (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 29 Mar 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 II19:301h45Port of Pozzallo21:15Port of Valletta£751One-way0 changes
JEAN DE LA VALETTE21:301h45Port of Pozzallo23:15Port of Valletta£751One-way0 changes
ST JOHN PAUL II19:301h45Port of Pozzallo21:15Port of Valletta£751One-way0 changes
JEAN DE LA VALETTE21:301h45Port of Pozzallo23:15Port of Valletta£751One-way0 changes
Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 23:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 22:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 21:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 23:45 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Virtu Ferries | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 10:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Live departures
Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) ferries for today, Saturday 28 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JEAN DE LA VALETTE | 17:30 Port of Pozzallo | 1h45 | 19:15 Port of Valletta | 0 changesdirect | |
ST JOHN PAUL II | 19:30 Port of Pozzallo | 1h45 | 21:15 Port of Valletta | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island)
Ferries from Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £66 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:30, 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 £66 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 1h 45m |
First ferry 01:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Ferry operators: Virtu Ferries from Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island)You can travel by ferry between Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) with Virtu Ferries for as low as £66. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sicily (Island) to Malta (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 Malta (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Sicily (Island) and Malta (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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