The first hydrofoil to Palermo leaves half an hour earlier on Monday. Check which day you are leaving before arranging an island pickup or an onward journey in Sicily.
Choose Italy as your place of departure, then select Ustica - Palermo. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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Liberty Lines’ Ustica timetable from 1 November 2026 (PDF) lists 06:30 from Ustica on Monday and 07:00 on the other days from 1 November 2026. At the published crossing time of 90 minutes, the respective arrivals are approximately 08:00 and 08:30.
The afternoon hydrofoil leaves Ustica at 14:30, with a planned Palermo arrival around 16:00. A train or airport connection also needs time for disembarkation and a transfer across the city.
If your booking is with Siremar, read the island port field before ordering a pickup. Siremar’s Ustica ferry guide lists both Cala Santa Maria and Cala Cimitero, and its vehicle ferries follow a different schedule from the hydrofoil.
For an outward-and-return trip from the island, compare the afternoon boat back from Palermo. On the November Liberty Lines sheet it leaves at 15:30 on Fridays and at 15:00 on other days.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Palermo may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Palermo to Ustica ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
Liberty LinesThe early hydrofoil changes on Monday, when the 06:30 replaces the usual 07:00 departure. The 14:30 boat gives a second option for passengers returning from the island.
The fast crossing is around 90 minutes. Check the operator's notices before setting off for the quay on a day when the sea conditions are uncertain.
C&T Isole Minori – Siremar
Siremar’s conventional service is the relevant option for a vehicle that is eligible to travel. Select the island landing shown when searching for a return to Palermo.
Compare the pier printed on the ticket with your route to the harbour. Cala Cimitero and the village landing at Cala Santa Maria are distinct places.
Ustica’s passenger harbour serves the island’s compact main settlement. Siremar timetables can reference different Ustica landing points, so follow the exact ferry port printed for the selected sailing.
Save the departure pier before leaving your accommodation. A lift to the village waterfront is appropriate only when that is the landing named by your operator.
Palermo’s large passenger harbour handles both fast craft and conventional ferries. Check the operator and ferry point on the ticket because Ustica services do not all use the same vessel type.
From Palermo harbour, leave enough time to collect baggage and reach your next departure point. A 90-minute sea passage measures the water crossing alone.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
Private cabins are not normally part of these short fast-craft journeys. Selected conventional services may have more substantial passenger accommodation, but always check the assigned vessel.
Large conventional ferries normally provide café, bar or restaurant options, but the exact outlets depend on the ship assigned to your sailing.
Pet accommodation and designated areas depend on the vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check the current documentation and onboard rules.
Compare the seating or cabin options offered on your chosen sailing. Check what is included in the fare and book the accommodation you need before travel.
For your Ustica to Palermo sailing, keep the booking confirmation and any identification required by the operator ready. Check ticket collection, check-in and boarding instructions before leaving for Ustica.
Use the terminal named on the Ustica booking confirmation. Plan the route to check-in, including any parking or drop-off arrangements, before departure.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Central Palermo is walkable, with urban rail, buses and taxis useful for the wider city and airport connections.
Many major sights, markets and restaurants sit within the broad historic centre and are best explored on foot.
A car is useful for Cefalù, western Sicily and longer island itineraries, but central traffic and parking can be demanding.
For an onward connection from Palermo, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore PalermoSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
The 06:30 sailing in the November 2026 table is Monday only. The listed Tuesday morning departure is 07:00.
For the 14:30 Liberty Lines departure the 90-minute crossing gives an expected 16:00 arrival. Check the sailing notice before arranging a fixed pickup.
Allow about 90 minutes aboard the Liberty Lines hydrofoil. A conventional Siremar ferry with a vehicle uses a different timetable and takes longer.
Compare Liberty Lines for a foot-passenger return with Siremar for a conventional ferry. Confirm the Ustica departure pier if using the latter.
Use the landing named on your booking. Siremar distinguishes Cala Santa Maria and Cala Cimitero, so ask your accommodation for directions to that particular pier.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Ustica to Palermo departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Palermo. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Central Palermo is walkable, with urban rail, buses and taxis useful for the wider city and airport connections. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Palermo to Ustica guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Ustica, arrival in Palermo and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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