Palermo – Salina
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Palermo – Salina
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
The Palermo to Salina ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Palermo to Salina takes approximately 3 hours 15 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The Palermo to Salina ferry sails in approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
There are around 5 weekly sailings from Palermo to Salina.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 5 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Palermo Salina ferries typically depart at 13:30.
The fastest ferry from Palermo to Salina is with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries in 3 hours 15 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Palermo to Salina usually cost around $215.05.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Palermo to Salina.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Palermo to Salina.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Palermo to Salina with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
The average price to take your pet on the ferry from Palermo to Salina is approximately $276.
Unfortunately, there are no car ferries available from Palermo to Salina.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Palermo Salina ferry with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
Passengers travelling with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries can bring 1 piece of luggage at no extra cost, with a maximum weight of 10 kg and maximum dimensions of 60x40x20 cm. Please do not exceed this allowance otherwise you may be charged more.
The price of a ferry from Palermo to Salina can vary between $102.74 and $224.96 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $208.42, with prices ranging from $53 and $225. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 May 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Salina ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Palermo to Salina.
A day trip from Palermo to Salina by ferry is not practical, as the journey takes approximately 4 to 6 hours one way by high-speed hydrofoil with Liberty Lines, and services are typically limited to one departure per day in each direction, especially outside peak summer months. This leaves little to no time on the island for exploration before needing to return. For meaningful time on Salina, an overnight stay or multi-day trip is recommended.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Salina is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Palermo - Salina Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Sicily | |
| Destination Country | Aeolian Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | $208 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 13:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:30 | |
| Distance | 94 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 May 2025.
The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.
The Italian island of Salina is one of the Aeolian Islands and is a destination of nature lovers who will fall in love with the island's beautiful landscape that is made up of volcanic rocks and slopes of olive trees and capers. The island is less crowded that Lipari and is the greenest and most fertile of all the Aeolian Archipelago islands and is known for its charming villages where the progress of time seems to have stopped. For example, in Rinella, there is a lovely small harbour which is the perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets and the way the locals decorate their houses always seems to catch the attention of tourists. In the east of the island is the village of Pollara where if you take the winding stairway down to the sea you will find the famous coastline where the famous Italian film director Massimo Troisi filmed the movie Il Postino (The Postman). This is Salina's most beautiful beach where visitors will find shallow, warm, clear waters filled with sponges, Moray Eels and Groupers. this is also a good spot for scuba diving and has some excellent underwater photography opportunities.
The island can be reached by hydrofoil and SNAV ferry from Messina on the island of Sicily.
