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Ferries to Malta – Timetables, Offers and Online Booking
Malta is a perfect blend of culture, sea and history. From the capital Valletta – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to traditional villages such as Marsaxlokk, from the beaches of Mellieha and Golden Bay to the historic sites of the megalithic temples, the archipelago offers attractions for every traveller. Gozo, quieter and more rural, is ideal for hiking, diving, cultural visits, sea and relaxation. Comino, with its famous Blue Lagoon, is perfect for an unforgettable day at the beach.🌊 Ferry connections to Malta
On FerriesOnline.com you will find two main ferry connections: the international route Pozzallo ↔ Malta, operated by Virtu Ferries, and the domestic connection Malta ↔ Gozo, operated by Gozo Highspeed. Both routes offer frequent departures and modern onboard services.
Pozzallo ↔ Malta
🚢 Company:
Virtu Ferries
⏱️ Crossing time: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
💺 Onboard services: reclining seats, bar, air-conditioned lounges, restrooms, and staff assistance
🚗 Vehicle transport: cars, motorcycles, vans, and campers allowed
The Pozzallo–Malta route is the only direct ferry connection between Italy and Malta, with daily departures and seasonal schedules. Ideal for both leisure travelers and those traveling with their own vehicle.
📍 Pozzallo:
Port of Pozzallo, 97016 Pozzallo (RG), Italy
📍 Malta, Valletta:
Xatt L-Ghassara Tal-Gheneb, Marsa, Malta
Malta ↔ Gozo
🚢 Company:
Gozo Highspeed
⏱️ Crossing time: approximately 45 minutes
💺 Onboard services: indoor seating, air conditioning, and relaxation areas
This fast connection between Malta and Gozo offers short and comfortable crossings, ideal even for day trips. There are multiple departures per day. Vehicles are not allowed.
📍 Malta:
Liesse, il-Belt Valletta, Malta
📍 Gozo (Mgarr):
Triq ix-Xatt, Mgarr Harbour, Gozo, Malta
💶 Prices and Offers
Ferry prices to Malta vary depending on the season, vehicle inclusion, and seat availability. Planning your trip in advance and taking advantage of special offers can lead to significant savings.
- Seasonal offers: discounts during specific periods of the year or holidays.
- Same-day return trips: special fares for round trips completed on the same day.
- Early booking: save money by booking your ticket well in advance.
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⛴️ Check-in and boarding
- Boarding pass: to be collected at the port ticket office or terminal.
- Required documents: EU citizens may travel with a valid ID card; for non-EU travel, a passport is required.
- Arrival time: at least 1 hour before departure without a vehicle and 2 hours with a vehicle.
🌍 Travel tips for Malta
Malta is a fascinating blend of culture, sea, and history. The capital city Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers impressive forts, museums, and Baroque cathedrals. Traditional villages such as Marsaxlokk, famous for its colorful fishing boats and fish market, provide a glimpse into authentic Maltese life. Beaches like Mellieha and Golden Bay offer relaxation and stunning views, while the megalithic temples tell the story of the islands’ ancient past.
The island of Gozo, quieter and more rural, is ideal for nature walks, diving in crystal-clear waters, cultural visits, and peaceful seaside relaxation. Comino, with its famous Blue Lagoon, is perfect for an unforgettable day surrounded by turquoise waters.
Maltese cuisine is another highlight: dishes such as pastizzi, fenek (rabbit stew), and lampuki pie, influenced by Mediterranean and Arabic traditions, make every meal a unique experience.
ℹ Practical information:
- 🕑 Time zone: CET
- 💰 Currency: euro (€)
- Languages: Maltese and English (both official)
FAQ - Malta
From Italy, the almost exclusive departure point for ferries to Malta is Pozzallo, in the province of Ragusa, in the south-east of Sicily. It is from here that Virtu Ferries operates year-round with high-speed catamarans to Valletta, the Maltese capital, with a crossing of just 1 hour and 45 minutes — one of the fastest in the Mediterranean. There are up to 3 departures per day, with times spread across morning, afternoon, and evening.
More sporadically and seasonally, departures from Catania and Salerno operated by Grimaldi Lines and Tirrenia also exist, but these are less frequent routes with considerably longer crossing times.
If you are not from Sicily and want to reach Pozzallo comfortably, bear in mind that it is about one hour by car from Catania — which makes it easily reachable by flying to Sicily and continuing by road. Alternatively, on traghetti.com you can check all available departures in real time, compare dates, and book your ticket online in just a few minutes, receiving everything by email with no queues or phone calls.
This route is operated exclusively by Virtu Ferries, which runs high-speed catamarans over a distance of around 50 nautical miles (92 km). These are not traditional ferries but fast vessels that travel at considerably higher speeds, which explains the short journey times.
There are up to 3 departures per day, with times spread between morning and evening — the first sailing leaves at around 8:00 and the last at around 22:00 from Pozzallo. This gives you good flexibility to plan both a short weekend and a longer holiday without being tied to a single time slot.
It is worth remembering that the times given refer to the sailing only: you need to add the time required for boarding procedures, generally 30–60 minutes before departure. In any case, Pozzallo–Malta remains one of the fastest and most convenient crossings for reaching the island by sea.
To check available times on your date and book online in just a few minutes, you can compare all departures directly on traghetti.com.
For a walk-on passenger without a vehicle, tickets for the Pozzallo–Malta route start from around €73–75 per crossing in low season, with an average of around €85–90 during busier periods. If you book in advance or catch a promotion, it is possible to find better deals — especially for return journeys.
Those who want to bring a car to the island should budget for a higher cost: vehicle fares start from around €109 for a car, €79 for a motorbike, and €163 for a campervan, per crossing. The average price for a full ticket with a car approaches €420 return, but with available promotions it drops considerably.
A family of 4 — 2 adults and 2 children — with a car can expect a total cost starting from around €150–200 per crossing, thanks to reduced fares for children and seasonal offers.
- Grimaldi Lines: follow the link on the ticket;
- GNV: invoices can be requested using the following link: https://booking.gnv.it/formfatc
- Moby, Tirrenia and Toremar: invoices can only be requested by telephone before purchase by contacting our call centre;
- Blu Navy issues invoices within 24 hours of ticket purchase by sending an email or contacting the company by telephone.
Invoices cannot be issued for any other companies.
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