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How to get fromMalta Airport (MLA) to Aeolian Islandsby plane, shuttle, ferry, busferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Aeolian Islands by plane, shuttle, ferry, busferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 19m
    €54–166

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 54m
    €276–376

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    12h 38m
    €294–384

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MLA - PMO
    2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    5h 12m
    €81–213

  5. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MLA - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Politeamabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    7h 6m
    €62–235

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Malta Airport (MLA), Malta and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta Airport (MLA) to Aeolian Islands. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Milazzo - Porto, walk to Milazzo, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malta Airport 2 to Vulcano via Bombi 3A, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo - Padre Pio, Catania Airport, Milazzo Port Stop, and Milazzo in around 11h 54m.

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