The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sorrento to Ischia
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sorrento to Ischia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Ischia will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Sorrento for Ischia every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 17 Jul the direct ferries cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 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.
ALILAURO GRUSON9:101h10Port of Sorrento10:20Port of Ischia£271One-way0 changes
ALICOST8:502h00Port of Positano10:50Port of Ischia£331One-way0 changes
ALILAURO GRUSON9:101h10Port of Sorrento10:20Port of Ischia£271One-way0 changes
ALICOST8:502h00Port of Positano10:50Port of Ischia£331One-way0 changes
Sorrento to Ischia Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Capitan Morgan | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:50 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 15:50 | Arrival Time 17:10 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Live departures
Sorrento to Ischia ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Ischia ferries for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALICOST | 8:50 Port of Positano | 2h00 | 10:50 Port of Ischia | 0 changesdirect | |
GIUNONE JET | 9:10 Port of Sorrento | 1h10 | 10:20 Port of Ischia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sorrento to Ischia
Ferries from Sorrento to Ischia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:10, the last at 17:25. The fastest ferry covers the 20 nautical miles (38 km) distance in 30m. There are 7 sailings per week. Ferries from Sorrento to Ischia are available to foot passengers.



Distance 20 nautical miles (38 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 9:10 |
Last ferry 17:25 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Ferry operators: Alilauro, NLG, Medmar from Sorrento to IschiaYou can travel by ferry between Sorrento to Ischia with Alilauro, NLG, Medmar for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Sorrento to Ischia ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sorrento to Ischia 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 Ischia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sorrento and Ischia
Most Sorrento to Ischia ferries use the Port of Sorrento to Port of Ischia port pair. Use this guide to compare Sorrento and Ischia ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Sorrento port do ferries to Ischia leave from?
Getting to Port of Sorrento from Sorrento city centre
Port of Sorrento port facilities and services
Port of Sorrento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Ruccio (0.1km), Ristorante Bagni Delfino (0.8km), Il Ristorante di Le Sirenuse (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Sorrento.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Sorrento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Sorrento.
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