Getting to the Aeolian Islands
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(Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea & Stromboli)
You can reach the Aeolian Islands by ferry and hydrofoil from Sicily, Naples or Reggio Calabria. The updated timetable is available on the website of the carriers companies:
- Ferries from Milazzo and Naples (passengers and cars):
Siremar Call Centre (from Italy): 892123; or +39 081 0171998
NGI - Hydrofoils from Palermo, Cefalu', Milazzo and Naples (passengers only):
Ustica Lines: +39 0923 22200 / +39 0923 873813
From Milazzo
Milazzo (on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily, 40 km west of Messina) is the main departure point for the Aeolian Islands. Several ferries and hydrofoils leave daily throughout the year, and stop in several islands. It takes 1hr 30 minutes to reach Salina by hydrofoil (3hr 40 minutes by ferry). See Ustica Lines
From Palermo
Passenger Hydrofoil Crossings take 3.5 to 4 hours
Ustica Lines
twice daily from 1 June to 16 September only:
Departs Palermo 0655 and 1400
Departs Salina 0805 and 1655
From Naples
SNAV: +39 081 4285555 (Naples port office)
Passenger Hydrofoil (1 June -30 September only):
Departs Naples 1430 Arrives Salina 1935
Departs Salina 0800 Arrives Naples 1305
(stops off at 5 islands - Stromboli/Panarea/Salina/ Lipari/Vulcano)
Ustica Lines: +39 0923 22200 / +39 0923 873813
Passenger hydrofoil (29 June - 30 September)
Departs Naples 0800 Arrives Salina 1315
Departs Salina 1545 Arrives Naples 2100
Siremar run overnight car ferries from Naples to Salina generally on Tuesdays and Fridays (check with site for exact information).
From Cefalu'
Passenger only Hydrofoil (from 15 June 2003 - 30 September 2003 only)
Ustica Lines
Departs Cefalu' 0815 Arrives Salina 1100
Departs Salina 1655 Arrives Cefalu' 2000
From Messina and Reggio Calabria
Both ferries and hydrofoils depart daily throughout the year.
NB: all timings must be confirmed as they are subject to change and weather conditions.
Tickets offices are: in the Port, by the dock in Palermo; on the main road opposite the port entrance in Milazzo; in the main "piazza" by the port on the islands.
Booking Tickets
Although this isn’t necessary in low and medium seasons as there are several daily, we recommend booking between mid July and the end of August, especially a weekends. Bookings may be made directly with the companies concerned. Alternatively, call our office and we will be happy to do it for you, for a fee of £25 per booking.
Helicopters
The quickest way to reach the Islands from any of the departure points is by helicopter. Helicopters also provide a unique opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the volcanic craters of Stromboli and Vulcano. For more information about getting to the islands by helicopter or helicopter excursions over the whole region, please contact us.
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