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Ferry from Malta to Sicily

The Malta-Sicily ferry

There is a very fast ferry from Malta to Sicily that takes you from Valletta to Pozzallo in just 1 hour and 45 minutes!

Thanks to this ferry, it's easy to make a day trip from Malta to Sicily (or vice versa) or to combine both islands into one holiday.

Valletta to Pozzallo with Virtu Ferries

There is only one operator active between Malta and Sicily. Virtu Ferries operates the Pozzallo-Valletta crossing.ย  You can also book this ferry to Catania, with a bus transfer provided between Pozzallo and Catania. If you book through Direct Ferries, the bus tickets are included in your booking.

You can use the booking module and select Sicily as your destination to find all the crossings to and within Sicily. You can find sailings and the sailing schedule as well via this module.

Ferry Map: ferry routes Sicily-Malta

Use the interactive map to find the right crossing and ferry company. You can zoom in and out and view the routes in the ports.

The only route to Malta is the Pozzalo-Valletta ferry. You can also book your ferry ticket to/from Catania but the ferry sails between Valletta and Pozzallo. If you book a Valletta-Catania ticket, a bus drive between Pozzallo and Catania is included.

Crossings to Sicily from Malta

Pozzallo-Valletta

Virtu Ferries
59 miles
1h 45 mins.
Up to 2 times per day
From: £69.00

Catania-Valletta

Virtu Ferries
114 miles
4h 30 mins.
Up to 2 times per day
From: £79.00

Ferry Guide Malta Sicily

From Malta to Sicily

There is only one operator active between Malta and Sicily. Virtu Ferries operates the Pozzallo-Valletta crossing. Tickets are easy to book through the Ferry booking website Direct Ferries.

It is also possible to book this ferry to Catania. A bus transfer is provided between Pozzallo and Catania, and if you book via Direct Ferries, the bus tickets are included in the booking.

Malta ferry arriving

Day Tours Malta-Sicily

A great way to enhance your holiday in Malta is by taking a day tour to Sicily. You can either book the ferry to Sicily or opt for a fully organised tour.

The advantage of booking a tour is that the guides know the best places to take you, especially when your time on the island is limited. The downside is that it can be a bit costly, but renting a car might not be any more economical.

While it's not the cheapest option (the ferry itself is already quite pricey), those who book these trips usually find them very rewarding.

Some tours can be quite long, as they aim to give you the most out of your visit. It's not uncommon to spend up to 15 hours on the road.

Daytrip malta sicily

Interested in such a tour? Popular options often include visits to Syracuse (the oldest city in Italy), Mount Etna, and Taormina. If this sounds appealing, you might consider the following tours:

If you travel by ferry from Malta to Sicily, the crossing takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The starting price is approximately โ‚ฌ69. If you travel with 2 people and a car, this quickly rises to around โ‚ฌ324 if you book in the summer (return).

The fast ferry that sails to Sicily from Malta sails in just 1 hour and 45 minutes between the island.

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20 Comments
  1. Do the Sicily to Malta ferry run in October, is so, When is the timetable available for booking tickets ?
    and is the sea crossing rough at that time of the year

  2. Hey,I want to go sicily from Malta on Saturday 15 July in the morning and returned back on Monday 17 July evening.so is there any offer tickets available for this roaster?
    Thanks,
    Adeel

  3. I am looking to ride the ferry end of March 2024 to Sicily. Does the Ferry run in march and do tours run in Marc h? or can I catch a local bus and tour myself. I speak Italian

  4. Hi,

    I am planning a trip in Sicily in December this year and want to include a day trip to Malta. But I can't find any schedule for that month. I plan to take the ferry from Pozzallo. Is it possible to leave in the morning from Pozzallo and come back in the late evening? or I need to spend a night in Malta. thank you!

    • Hi Sophia,

      Yes it is possible to leave in the morning and arrive in the evening!

      8:30 is earliest departure and latest departure from Malta is 18:00, here you can see the schedule. Make sure you book your tickets in advance!

  5. Hi Iโ€™m planning to travel Malta with my husband from January 18-26 2024.I would like to visit Sicily for a day or two..would like to know your itenerary for so..

  6. What are the ferry charges from Malta to Sicily

  7. I want to go from Sicily to Malta on the 26 December and come back on the 14 january . Where can I book ?

  8. I want to take a rental car on the ferry from Malta to Sicily. I need to provide the registration number for the ferry booking but I wonโ€™t have it until I pick up the car. Is there any way to book a ticket without those details?

  9. I would like to book 2 tickets for Valletta – Pozzallo on the 8th of October 2023 but it appears that I can not, are there any ferrys that work then?

  10. When will the timetable for May2024 be available please?

  11. Iโ€™m trying to find out if I can catch the ferry from Valetta to Catania in October? Specifically on 10 October 2024. It doesnโ€™t seem to allow me to book in October.

    • Hi Sarah,

      We also checked, I think the sailing schedule for Q4 for the ferries still have to be made. When we check Virtu Ferries we can't use the booking engine from October onwards yet. Should be available shortly.

      Best regards,

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All crossings to Sicily

Pozzallo-Valletta

Virtu Ferries
59 miles
1h 45 mins.
Up to 2 times per day
From: £69.00

Villa San Giovanni-Messina

Caronte & Tourist
4.5 miles
20 Minutes
Up to 54 times per day
From: £6.00

Catania-Valletta

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114 miles
4h 30 mins.
Up to 2 times per day
From: £79.00

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193 miles
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Up to 2 times per week
From: £33.00

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GNV
255 miles
14h 30 mins.
Once per week
From: £55.00

Salerno-Messina

Caronte & Tourist
177 miles
9 hours
Up to 2 times per day
From: £36.00
On hold
Grimaldi Lines

Salerno-Catania

Grimaldi Lines
218 miles
13 hours
Suspended

Naples-Palermo Termini Imerese

GNV
199 miles
8h 30 mins.
Once per week
From: £32.00

Cagliari-Palermo

Grimaldi Lines
237 miles
11 Hours
Up to 2 times per week
From: £38.00

Genoa-Palermo

GNV
493 miles
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Once per day
From: £69.00

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193 miles
10h 30 mins., 11h 30 mins.
Once per day
From: £32.00

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