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Dublin to Messina: fly + ferry

Messina has no airport. Fly from Dublin to Reggio Calabria (REG), connecting in Milan, then it's 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) and a 20m ferry (Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane)) — about 11h 45m door to door.

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How to get from Dublin to Messina

Messina has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Reggio Calabria (REG) ~11h 45m door to door
  1. Fly Dublin → Reggio Calabria1 stop via Milan · 10h 11m
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  2. Transfer to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria)16 km · about 0h 44m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Villa San Giovanni → Messina20m · Caronte & Tourist, Bluferries (FS Italiane)Every 15 – 20 minutes, 24/7/365
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
2,370 km1,472 miles
Journey time
11h 45mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1hMessina vs Dublin
Currency in Messina
EUR
Airports
DUB → REG + ferry

Flights from Dublin to Messina: questions answered

How do you get from Dublin to Messina?
Messina has no airport. Fly from Dublin to Reggio Calabria (REG), connecting in Milan, then it's 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) and a 20m ferry (Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane)) — about 11h 45m door to door.
Is there an airport on Messina?
No. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria (REG), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Messina?
Villa San Giovanni to Messina takes 20m, every 15 – 20 minutes, 24/7/365. Operators: Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane).
How far is Reggio Calabria airport from the ferry?
About 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria), roughly 0h 44m by taxi or transfer.

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