Messina
Salina
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
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Messina Salina Ferry

The Messina Salina ferry route connects Sicily with Aeolian Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 3 hours 25 minutes.

Messina Salina sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Aeolian Islands page.
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Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Messina to Salina?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Messina to Salina is approximately 3h 25m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Messina to Salina?

The average price of a ferry from Messina to Salina is approximately 116 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Messina to Salina can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Salina?

There is 1 ferry operator for Messina to Salina and this is
  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Messina to Salina?

Ferries from Messina to Salina are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Messina to Salina?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Messina to Salina with
  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Messina to Salina?

No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Messina to Salina?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries

How far is Salina from Messina?

Messina to Salina is approximately 46 nautical miles distance apart.

Messina Guide

The Italian city of Messina is the capital of, and located in, the Province of Messina and is the third largest city on the island of Sicily. It lies on the Strait of Messina, opposite Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland, in the north east of Sicily. The port in Messina is an important economic driver for the city's economy as it is a key component in the city and region's tourist infrastructure. It also supports both commercial and military shipyards. Agriculture is also important in the area and visitors exploring the countryside will often find oranges, lemons, mandarin oranges and olives growing. Since 1548, the city has had a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and Archimandrite seat and is home to the University of Messina which was also founded in 1548.

The city's port offers passengers ferry services across the Strait of Messina to the ports of Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria in Calabria. There is also a longer crossing to Salerno, which is to the south of the city of Naples. Most ferries that arrive in Messina dock at either the Messina Marittima/Bluvia dock or at the Molo Norimberga docks on Via San Ranieri. Occasionally some ferries will dock at the Rada San Francesco di Paola I docks on the northern edge of the town.


Salina Guide

The Italian island of Salina is one of the Aeolian Islands and is a destination of nature lovers who will fall in love with the island's beautiful landscape that is made up of volcanic rocks and slopes of olive trees and capers. The island is less crowded that Lipari and is the greenest and most fertile of all the Aeolian Archipelago islands and is known for its charming villages where the progress of time seems to have stopped. For example, in Rinella, there is a lovely small harbour which is the perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets and the way the locals decorate their houses always seems to catch the attention of tourists. In the east of the island is the village of Pollara where if you take the winding stairway down to the sea you will find the famous coastline where the famous Italian film director Massimo Troisi filmed the movie Il Postino (The Postman). This is Salina's most beautiful beach where visitors will find shallow, warm, clear waters filled with sponges, Moray Eels and Groupers. this is also a good spot for scuba diving and has some excellent underwater photography opportunities.

The island can be reached by hydrofoil and SNAV ferry from Messina on the island of Sicily.


Messina to Salina Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2024-12-30 and 2025-01-05


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries 12:45 16:10 3 hours 25 minutes Tue, Wed
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