Lampedusa – Porto Empedocle
Ferries to Sicily
Lampedusa – Porto Empedocle
Ferries to Sicily
The Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle is approximately 9 hours 15 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle cost around $123 and $648, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle.
Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry sailings typycally depart from Lampedusa at around 07:30. The last ferry leaves at 11:15.
The Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry trip can take around 9 hours 15 minutes. The fastest Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle ferry is around 4 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 8 weekly sailings from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle serviced by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry prices typically range between $123* and $648*. The average price is typically $268*. The cheapest ferries from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle start from $123*. The average price for a foot passenger is $260*. The average price for a car is $648*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle is approximately 136 miles (219km) or 118 nautical miles.
Yes, Siremar allow cars on board ferries between Lampedusa and Porto Empedocle. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Lampedusa and Porto Empedocle.
Foot passengers can travel on the Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle ferry with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar.
Pets can travel on ferries from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Lampedusa - Porto Empedocle Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Siremar | |
| Average Price | $83* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 10:45 | |
| Distance | 118 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian island of Lampedusa lies in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands. The island is also the southernmost part of Italy and is roughly 115 km from the Tunisian coast, 175 km from Sicily and 175 km from Malta. Apart from tourism, the island's main industry is agriculture and fishing. Over the centuries the island has been inhabited by many different nationalities including the Romans, the Arabs and the Greeks. All of these influences are reflected in the island's architecture and culture which still retain the influences of these different residents over the centuries.
For tourists, the island is relatively quiet and is the perfect destination for a more relaxing vacation. Many visitors are drawn to the island to take in its natural beauty, to visit its lovely beaches and to relax in the sun and swim in the crystal clear, warm, waters.
A ferry service links the island with Porto Empedocle, near Agrigento, Sicily.
The Italian town and port of Porto Empedocle lies on the Strait of Sicily, on the island of Sicily. A popular attraction in the town is the 15th century tower that was built by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, to protect the town's stock of harvested grain. The tower was later converted to a prison and is now a popular cultural centre. The historic town centre is characterised by narrow winding streets and contains a number of attractions including the cathedral. Outside of the city, the Valley of the Temples and its adjoining museum, are a popular attraction. In terms of commerce and industry, modern day Porto Empedocle is known for its fishing, ironworking, pharmaceuticals and rock salt refining.
Agrigento, the town served by the port, is also a major tourist centre due to its rich archaeological legacy and is also an agricultural centre for the surrounding region. Sulphur and potash have been mined locally since Minoan times up until the 1970s, and were exported around the world from the nearby harbour of Porto Empedocle.
Ferry services from the town's port depart to Lampedusa and Linosa.
