Italy
Porto Empedocle → Linosa
Linosa is the small volcanic sister island of Lampedusa, with black-sand coves and brightly painted houses. It is the first stop on Siremar’s ferry from Porto Empedocle.
Porto Empedocle to Linosa ferry at a glance
The ferry from Porto Empedocle to Linosa takes 6h 30m – 7h 45m across the Strait of Sicily, operated by Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori). Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: summer 2026: Linosa is an intermediate stop on every Porto Empedocle–Lampedusa ferry.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: cdn.carontetourist.it · carontetourist.it · How we verify
Return crossing: Linosa to Porto Empedocle
Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori) also sails Linosa to Porto Empedocle, taking 6h 30m – 7h 45m. Northbound, the night-line ship leaves Linosa at 13:30 (arriving Porto Empedocle 20:00) and the day-line ship at 23:00 (arriving 06:30). Siremar notes that night berthing at Linosa depends on the captain’s judgement of lighting and sea conditions.
Porto Empedocle to Linosa ferry timetable & sailing pattern
The timetable below ended on 30 September 2026; check the official timetable (Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori)) for current times before you travel. It is Siremar’s summer 2026 timetable. Outside the summer Siremar publishes its timetable a month at a time, with fewer sailings. On 2 November 2026 only the October timetable was published; check Siremar’s timetables page for November.
Two ferries from 1 June to 30 September 2026: a night ferry at 23:00 six nights a week (not Fridays), reaching Linosa at 06:45, and a day ferry at 09:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, reaching Linosa at 16:00
Siremar’s published timetable covers 1 June – 30 September 2026; the winter timetable was not yet on its site when checked. Both ferries continue from Linosa to Lampedusa.
Departure times from the timetable that ended
- 09:30
- 23:00
Return: Northbound, the night-line ship leaves Linosa at 13:30 (arriving Porto Empedocle 20:00) and the day-line ship at 23:00 (arriving 06:30). Siremar notes that night berthing at Linosa depends on the captain’s judgement of lighting and sea conditions.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori) timetable →Check prices & book on Ferryscanner →Source: Siremar Pelagie Islands timetable PDF (June–September 2026). Verified 2026-09-29.
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Interactive sea passage between Porto Empedocle and Linosa
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori) | 6h 30m (day) – 7h 45m (overnight) | Las Palmas, Sansovino |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
Pets allowed with valid documents
Distance
92 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Porto Empedocle is a few kilometres from Agrigento