How often does the Gozo ferry run?

The Gozo Channel car ferry between Ċirkewwa and Mġarr runs roughly every 45 minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The crossing takes approximately 25 minutes.

How much does the Gozo ferry cost?

Travel from Malta to Gozo (Ċirkewwa to Mġarr) is free. The return fare from Gozo to Malta costs approximately €4.65 for adults. Vehicles pay an additional fee.

Is there a fast ferry from Valletta to Gozo?

Yes. Gozo Fast Ferry operates a high-speed catamaran from Valletta to Gozo all year round, taking about 45 minutes. A seasonal service also runs from Sliema via Bugibba, March to October.

What is the Valletta to Sliema ferry fare?

Valletta Ferry Services charges €3.00 for a day single and €4.80 return. The night service after 19:30 costs €3.50 single and €5.20 return.

Does the Gozo Channel ferry run at night?

Yes. The Gozo Channel ferry runs 24 hours a day including overnight, with departures from both Ċirkewwa and Mġarr at midnight, 00:45, 01:30, 02:15 and more.

Malta Ferry Schedule 2026 — All Routes & Times

⛴ Gozo Channel — Car Ferry

Ċirkewwa (Malta) ↔ Mġarr (Gozo) · ~25 min · 24/7 year-round · Malta→Gozo free · Return ~€4.65

From Ċirkewwa, Malta

From Mġarr, Gozo

🚀 Valletta ↔ Gozo — High Speed

Valletta ↔ Mġarr · ~45 min · All year · gozofastferry.com

Valletta → Gozo

* 1 Oct–30 Apr: Fri & Sat only · 1 May–30 Sep: Daily ** 1 May–30 Sep: Fri & Sat only

Gozo → Valletta

* Oct–Apr: Fri & Sat · May–Sep: Daily ** May–Sep: Fri & Sat only

🌊 Sliema ↔ Gozo via Bugibba — High Speed

Sliema → Bugibba → Mġarr · ~75 min total · March – October only

Sliema → Bugibba → Gozo

Gozo → Bugibba → Sliema

🏙️ Valletta ↔ Sliema — Harbour Ferry

~15 min · All year · Day €3.00 / €4.80 return · Night (after 19:30) €3.50 / €5.20 · Children €1.00 / €1.50

Winter (1 Nov – 31 May) — Sliema Departures

Sundays & Public Holidays: starts 08:45, ends 19:30

Summer (1 Jun – 31 Oct) — Sliema Departures

Sundays & Public Holidays: starts 08:45, ends 00:00 · Night service from 19:30

⚓ Valletta ↔ 3 Cities (Cospicua)

Valletta ↔ Cospicua · ~10 min · All year · Same fares as Sliema route

Winter (1 Nov – 31 May) — Cospicua Departures

Sundays & Public Holidays: starts 09:00

Summer (1 Jun – 31 Oct) — Cospicua Departures

Sundays & Public Holidays: starts 09:00, ends 00:00 · Night service from 19:30

Current Sea Conditions

Ċirkewwa

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Valletta

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Mġarr, Gozo

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Sliema

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⚠️ Strong winds — services may be suspended. Check with operator before travelling.

Malta → Gozo (car ferry)

FREE

Return (Gozo→Malta) ~€4.65 adults. Vehicles extra. Runs 24/7 year-round.

Gozo Channel crossing

~25 min

Ċirkewwa to Mġarr. Departures roughly every 45 minutes around the clock.

Valletta Fast Ferry

~45 min

Valletta ↔ Gozo. Year-round. Passenger only. Weather-dependent.

Harbour ferry day fare

€3.00

Sliema or 3 Cities ↔ Valletta. Return €4.80. Night (after 19:30): €3.50 / €5.20.

Does the Gozo ferry run at night?

Yes. The Gozo Channel car ferry runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Night crossings from Ċirkewwa depart at 00:00, 00:45, 01:30, 02:15 and more.

Can I take my car on the Gozo ferry?

Yes. The Gozo Channel ferry carries passenger vehicles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Book online at gozochannel.com for guaranteed space during peak periods.

What's the difference between Gozo Channel and Gozo Fast Ferry?

Gozo Channel is the car ferry from Ċirkewwa — free to Gozo, runs 24/7, ~25 min. Gozo Fast Ferry is a high-speed passenger catamaran from Valletta or Sliema — no vehicles, faster from town, but weather-dependent and not 24/7.

When does the Sliema–Gozo fast ferry run?

The Sliema–Bugibba–Gozo service is seasonal, running March to October only. Outside this period, use the Gozo Channel ferry from Ċirkewwa or the year-round Valletta Fast Ferry.

Are the harbour ferries running on Sundays?

Yes, but with reduced hours. The Sliema–Valletta service starts at 08:45 on Sundays and Public Holidays (winter: ends 19:30; summer: ends 00:00). The 3 Cities route starts at 09:00.

Sources: gozochannel.com · gozofastferry.com · vallettaferryservices.com
All times Malta local time (CET/CEST). Schedules verified 2026.

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