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Ferry to Malta

Due to its convenient location, Malta has ferries arriving every day from Italy, Sicily and within Malta itself. The two main Malta ferry ports are Valletta and Gozo. There are up to 611 ferries running per week. Ferries to Malta are provided by Virtu Ferries, Gozo Highspeed & Comino Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to see live prices and availability and book your ferry to Malta today.

Malta Ferry Timetable

The Pozzallo to Valletta ferry sails approximately 17 times per week, with an average duration of about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Pozzallo to Valletta first ferry: departs at 08:00
Pozzallo to Valletta last ferry: departs at 23:30

The Valletta to Gozo ferry currently sails around 105 times per week.

Valletta to Gozo first ferry: departs at 00:30
Pozzallo to Valletta last ferry: departs at 22:15

Which is the fastest ferry to Malta?

The fastest ferry to Malta is Cirkewwa to Comino. This journey usually takes 20 minutes

Malta Ferry Operators

Ferries to Malta are provided by 3 operators; Virtu Ferries, Gozo Highspeed & Comino Ferries. There are currently 89 daily and 611 weekly sailings from Malta.

Virtu Ferries  4 sailings daily, 22 sailings weekly

Gozo Highspeed  31 sailings daily, 217 sailings weekly

Comino Ferries  55 sailings daily, 375 sailings weekly

Ferry Ports in Malta

There are 5 ferry ports in Malta. Valletta is the most popular port.  

Malta Ferry Prices and Offers

The price of the ferry to Malta varies depending on the route you choose. The Pozzallo to Valletta ferry costs £204.43 on average whereas the Valletta to Gozo ferry usually costs £24.67.

Popular Malta Ferry Routes

The most popular ferry route to Malta is the Pozzallo to Valletta ferry with 17 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Malta is the Valletta to Gozo ferry with 105 weekly sailings.

Can you get a ferry from the UK to Malta?

Unfortunately, you cannot get a direct ferry from UK to Malta. However, you can get a ferry from UK to Spain

Unfortunately, there is no direct ferry route available from England to Malta. However, you could alternatively get a ferry to Spain and then to Italy via Barcelona before finally going to Malta.

What is the cheapest way to get to Malta?

The cheapest ferry to Malta depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. The cheapest prices are typically during off peak times and low seasons. We also recommend booking your ferry tickets to Malta in advance to get them at the cheapest price. Check out our special offers page for all the latest discounts available on ferries to Malta.

Pozzallo to Valletta ferry prices:

Average price: £204.43
Average foot passenger price: around £189
Average car ferry price: around £366

Can I take a car on the ferry to Malta?

Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Malta. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane.

Malta car operators:
Virtu Ferries

Can I take my pet on ferries to Malta?

Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Malta. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel.

Malta pet operators:
Virtu Ferries

How to book ferry tickets to Malta

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Malta online at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices and find the best Malta ferry to suit you.

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The Maltese archipelago comprises three small islands situated 80km south of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a fascinating country and is often regarded as an open-air museum due to the quantity of historical and natural landmarks. It also offers everything else you would expect from a Mediterranean island with stunning beaches and exquisite food.

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