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
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.
Crossings to Sicily from Malta
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.
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.
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:
- Taormina and Mount Etna Full Day Excursion from Malta (Viator.com)
- One Day Sicily Tour from Malta (Viator.com)
If you travel by ferry from Malta to Sicily, the crossing takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The starting price is approximately €69. If you travel with 2 people and a car, this quickly rises to around €324 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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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
Hi Eddie,
We did the research for you: Yes, they are also running in October ( multiple sailings per day), they seem to run all year through (also November). In october the sea is more rough, and yes on this route especially things can get really rough. 90 minutes is quite ok though.. So even in bad weather 90 minutes is done before you know it. Check out more about seasickness on ferries here:
https://ferrygogo.com/sailing-smoothly-proven-tips-to-beat-sea-sickness-on-ferries/
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
Hi Adeel,
There is currently a Sicily Summer offer – which is valid for July and August – you can find the details here; https://www.virtuferries.com/offers/sicily-special-offers/1
Good luck and have a nice trip!
Team FerryGoGo
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
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!
Hi I’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..
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!. Make sure you book your tickets in advance!
What are the ferry charges from Malta to Sicily
@ Sonia
These are (more or less, things can change a bit) the prices for Malta to Sicily:
Normal Return – €109.00
One Way – €68.00
I want to go from Sicily to Malta on the 26 December and come back on the 14 january . Where can I book ?
Hey Pascale,
If you can't book the trip yet others also can't, just wait a bit until the 2024 schedule arrives. You can book here.
Good luck!
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 won’t have it until I pick up the car. Is there any way to book a ticket without those details?
Hi Karl,
I would really advise you to talk with your car-rental company about this. I think you are not allowed to take your rental car from Malta to Sicily!
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?
When will the timetable for May2024 be available please?
Hi J Lapinskas,
It seems to some of the schedules for May 2024 are already available, you can find more information on the exact dates and times in this table:https://www.virtuferries.com/schedule/6
Let me know if you have any remaining questions!
Best, JW
I’m trying to find out if I can catch the ferry from Valetta to Catania in October? Specifically on 10 October 2024. It doesn’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,