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How to get fromMalta to Aeolian Islandsby plane, shuttle, ferry, busferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Malta 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
    6h 27m
    €56–166

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa 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 5m
    €276–380

  3. Bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    14h 20m
    €302–404

  4. 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
    8h 14m
    €64–230

  5. 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
    7h 20m
    €82–224

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Pozzallo

    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 39m
    €276–380

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

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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, 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 in around 11h 5m.

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