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Funchal to Messina: fly + ferry

Messina has no airport. Fly from Funchal 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 7h 45m door to door.

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How to get from Funchal to Messina

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

1Via Reggio Calabria (REG) ~7h 45m door to door
  1. Fly Funchal → Reggio Calabria1 stop via Milan · 6h 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
2,990 km1,857 miles
Journey time
7h 45mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1hMessina vs Funchal
Currency in Messina
EUR
Airports
FNC → REG + ferry

Flights from Funchal to Messina: questions answered

How do you get from Funchal to Messina?
Messina has no airport. Fly from Funchal 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 7h 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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