Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) ferry - Times and cheap Virtu Ferries ferry tickets

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

Showing times and prices for 28 Dec

Cheapest price

£80

Average price

£80

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 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 £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £80.

Fast ferries

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 28 Dec 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.

Virtu FerriesST JOHN PAUL II
18:001h45
Port of Pozzallo
19:45Port of Valletta
£801One-way
0 changes
Virtu FerriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE
20:301h45
Port of Pozzallo
22:15Port of Valletta
£801One-way
0 changes

Sicily (Island) to Malta (Island) Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
14:00
Arrival Time
15:45
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
21:30
Arrival Time
23:15
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
18:00
Arrival Time
19:45
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
20:30
Arrival Time
22:15
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
19:30
Arrival Time
21:15
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Thu

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 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 15:09
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
virtu_ferriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE17:00 Port of Pozzallo
1h45
18:45 Port of Valletta0 changesdirect
virtu_ferriesST JOHN PAUL II19:30 Port of Pozzallo
1h45
21:15 Port of Valletta0 changesdirect
Sunday 28 December
virtu_ferries11:30 Sicily (Island)
1h45
13:15 Malta (Island)0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

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

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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 01:00, 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.
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Virtu Ferries
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
01:00
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 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.

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
£71
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

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.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Sicily to Malta can start from as little as £71 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Sicily to Malta is £76; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Sicily to Malta ferry time is 1 h 45 min   covering the 118 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Sicily to Malta leaves at 17: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Sicily to Malta leaves at 19: 30.
A day trip to Malta from Sicily is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Sicily to Malta is July.
Yes, you can take a flight to Malta from Sicily.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sicily (Island) and Malta (Island)

Sicily
Malta
Port of PozzalloWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
97016 Zona Portuale, Free municipal consortium of Ragusa, Italy
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 transport options for Port of Pozzallo
  • Bus Line 1, Pozzallo Port Stop

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