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Travelling this weekend? Here’s the latest update for the Malta-Sicily ferry on Sunday and Monday
Choppy seas are expected to cause sea travel disruptions across the islands.

Francesca Vella

If you’re planning to travel between Malta and Sicily this weekend, here’s a quick heads-up to help you plan.

Due to unsettled weather, Virtu Ferries has announced that all trips scheduled for Monday 19th January have been cancelled. If you were planning to travel to Italy’s little cousin on Monday, you might want to try flying there instead.

To make things easier for passengers, extra voyages will be running on Sunday 18th January, in addition to the regular schedule.

Here are the updated voyage times for Sunday 18th January:

  • Malta → Pozzallo: 06:30 – 08:15 (scheduled)
  • Pozzallo → Malta: 10:00 – 11:45 (extra)
  • Malta → Pozzallo: 13:30 – 15:15 (extra)
  • Pozzallo → Malta: 19:30 – 21:15 (scheduled)

If you do happen to be travelling this weekend, it’s a good idea to arrive early and keep an eye on updates, just in case weather conditions cause any last-minute changes.

Safe travels!

16th January 2026


Francesca Vella
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Francesca Vella
Francesca has always felt most at home in a cinema or theatre, particularly if musicals are involved. She loves to read, write, and share about her experiences of both the fictional and the real world.

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