- Car ferry
- Ċirkewwa–Mġarr, about 25 minutes, passenger fare 4.65 euros (Gozo Channel)
- Fast ferry
- Valletta–Mġarr, about 45 minutes, 7.50 euros one way according to operator information
- Time on the island
- Plan 7 to 9 hours on Gozo
- Doable
- Citadel, Dwejra, one beach
How to get there
There are two ways. The car ferry from Gozo Channel runs from Ċirkewwa in north-west Malta to Mġarr and is the only connection that also takes vehicles. According to Gozo Channel the crossing takes about 25 minutes, operating daily. There is also the fast ferry from Valletta (Lascaris Wharf), which carries foot passengers only and takes about 45 minutes. According to travel sites there has also been a connection from Sliema via Buġibba since May 2026; please check routes and times with the operator.
| Car ferry (Gozo Channel) | Fast ferry | |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Ċirkewwa – Mġarr | Valletta (Lascaris Wharf) – Mġarr |
| Duration | About 25 minutes (Gozo Channel) | About 45 minutes |
| Adult fare | 4.65 euros passenger (Gozo Channel) | 7.50 euros one way (per travel sites) |
| Children | Ages 3 to 12: 1.15 euros | Reduced, infants free (per travel sites) |
| Vehicles | Yes, the only connection with vehicles | No, foot passengers only |
What the ferry costs and when you pay
The standard passenger fare costs 4.65 euros according to Gozo Channel, children aged 3 to 12 pay 1.15 euros, infants travel free. At night between November and March, departures from Mġarr after 8 pm have a slightly cheaper fare of 4.05 euros. Foot passengers from Malta buy their ticket before travelling, and according to Gozo Channel it is only validated at the Gozo terminal on the return journey. Vehicle tickets are sold online or at the vehicle booths in Mġarr. The fast ferry costs 7.50 euros one way for adults according to travel sites, with reductions for children and students. Prices change; you find current ones at Gozo Channel and with the fast-ferry operator.
Book a day tour or rental car
Both can be sorted in advance. That saves time on the day.
You see the live price and availability with the provider. Many offers can be cancelled for free – check this in the offer itself.
A plan for one day
Morning: after arriving in Mġarr you go to Victoria and the Citadel. Allow 90 minutes for the walls and the view. Midday: lunch in Victoria. Afternoon: to Dwejra for the Inland Sea and Fungus Rock. Late afternoon: sunset on the cliffs, then back to the harbour. If you prefer a beach, swap Dwejra for Ramla Bay and start with the Ġgantija temples. Allow 15 to 30 minutes of buffer for the ferry at the harbour.
Car, bus or tour?
With a rental car you are freest, but parking costs nerves and you need to check beforehand whether the car may go on the ferry. By bus you reach the main places but are tied to timetables (more at Gozo without a car). According to travel sites the hop-on-hop-off bus stops at Victoria, Dwejra, Ramla Bay and Xlendi among others and is convenient for a day without a car. Guided day tours from Malta take planning and driving off your hands and fit more into a day, but you do not set the pace.
What to cut
Do not try to do the Citadel, temples, Dwejra, Ramla Bay and Comino in one day. Pick two or three that fit together. If you want to see more, stay a night or two: the 3-day plan shows how. Whether Gozo is worth it as a base is covered in Gozo or Malta.
Practical tips
Start early, ferries are emptiest in the morning. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Check the weather, because in strong wind ferry service can be limited. Plan the return in good time so you do not miss the last ferry, and note the departure times on arrival.
- Water and a hat
- Sturdy shoes
- Power bank and downloaded offline map
- Swimwear if you plan a beach
- Cash for kiosks and small entries
- Note the time of the last ferry back
Updated: 4 October 2026. Prices, times and rules change, please check with the operator.
Sources: Gozo Channel: fares
