By sea
The Eolian Islands are located in the Province of Messina and can be reached by boat
from several ports Milazzo is by far the nearest on the Sicilian coast and multiple
connections are available daily by ferry or jetfoil.
During the winter season (from October through late May), ferry service operates
from Naples and Milazzo and jetfoils from Milazzo, Messina e Reggio Calabria
During the summer season (from June through early September), the number of
services increases by ferry from Milazzo and from Naples,
by jetfoil from Milazzo, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Palermo, Capo d'Orlando, Naples
You may consult timetables and routes directly on the official websites of the
navigation companies by clicking on the adjacent links
By air
The nearest airport by far to the Eolian Islands is that of Reggio Calabria,
from the airport there is a bus service for Messina with flight connections, jetfoil then
proceed directly to the islands.
Alternatively you can reach Milazzo by bus (via Messina) and continue by jetfoil from
Milazzo
Alternative airport Catania, offering more connections to the mayor European capitals.
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