There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Aeolian Islands by plane, shuttle, ferry, busferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
- Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Porto
- Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry
6h 43m€62–183Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry Mit
11h 16m€277–356Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane MLA - TPS
- Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Politeamabus
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry
8h 3m€73–297Fly to Palermo Airport, ferry
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MLA - PMO
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry
7h 20m€87–244Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Pozzallo
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
11h 29m€278–370Bus and ferry, train, bus, ferry
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
- Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry Mit
12h 33m€284–368
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Aeolian Islands is to fly and shuttle and ferry which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Aeolian Islands is to fly and shuttle and ferry which takes 6h 43m and costs €60 - €190.
The distance between Malta and Aeolian Islands is 359 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Aeolian Islands without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 11h 16m and costs €270 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Malta to Aeolian Islands, including transfers.
There are 572+ hotels available in Aeolian Islands.
What companies run services between Malta and Aeolian Islands, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Malta to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Milazzo - Porto, walk to Milazzo - Molo Marullo, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Vulcano via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Airport, Milazzo Port Stop, and Milazzo - Molo Marullo in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–130
Flights from Malta International Airport to Trapani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 3312844763
- [email protected]
- Website
- giardinatour.it
Shuttle from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Schedules at
- giardinatour.it
- Daytime service
- €20
- Nightime service
- €30
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- [email protected]
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Palermo to Alicudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Palermo to Alicudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
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