Ferries from
Sicily to Malta
Ferries from
Sicily to Malta
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Pozzallo to Valletta and Catania to Valletta are popular ferry trips from Sicily to Malta. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Sicily to Malta sail approximately 34 times per week and are available with Virtu Ferries.
The ferry from Sicily to Malta takes between 1 hour 45 minutes and 4 hours 45 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Sicily to Malta is on the Pozzallo to Valletta ferry with Virtu Ferries in 1 hour 45 minutes.
No, you are currently not able to take your car on the ferry from Sicily to Malta.
There are approximately 60 miles (97km) and 52 nautical miles between Sicily and Malta.
The price of a ferry from Sicily to Malta can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Pozzallo to Valletta ferry ferry sails approximately 30 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 45 minutes.
The Catania to Valletta ferry sails around 4 times per week with an average crossing time of 4 hours 45 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
There are currently no overnight ferries sailing from Sicily to Malta. The last ferry to Malta leaves at 22:00.
Yes, you can take a day trip from Sicily to Malta by booking the Pozzallo to Valletta ferry. This route takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, giving you enough time to explore Malta and make it back for your return sailing. However, if you wish to explore more of Malta, we recommend that you stay longer.
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Leaving Sicily's Baroque towns and Mount Etna behind, the crossing to Malta is short but scenic, with the fortified skyline of Valletta rising ahead as you approach the Grand Harbour. Once docked, the honey-coloured limestone of St John's Co-Cathedral and the bastions overlooking the harbour are an easy walk from the terminal, while the ancient temples of Ħaġar Qim and the walled city of Mdina — Malta's former capital — are worthwhile day trips inland. The Three Cities across the harbour offer a quieter, less touristy look at Maltese life, and Gozo, Malta's smaller sister island, is a further short ferry hop for those wanting to continue island-hopping. The Blue Lagoon off nearby Comino is a popular boat-trip add-on, and the Sunday fish market at Marsaxlokk is worth timing a visit around.
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