Distance from Malta to Gozo: 5 km (3 Miles) by Ferry

Gozo, the second-largest island of the Maltese archipelago, lies 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) northwest of Malta across the Gozo Channel at its narrowest point.

Crossing Options

• Ferry (Passenger + Vehicle): Ċirkewwa (Malta) ↔ Mġarr (Gozo).
  • Frequency: Every 30–45 minutes (day), hourly (night).
  • Duration: 25 minutes.
  • Operator: Gozo Channel Line.
  • Foot passenger: €4.65 return; car + driver: ~€15–35 return (seasonal).
• Fast Ferry (Foot Only): Valletta ↔ Mġarr (seasonal, ~45 min).
• Private Boat/Charter: 15–20 min from Sliema/St. Julian's.
• Helicopter: 7 min (Malta International Airport ↔ Gozo Heliport)—charter only.

On Gozo

Mġarr Harbour is the gateway. Buses, taxis, and car rentals connect to Victoria (Rabat), beaches (Ramla Bay, San Blas), Ġgantija Temples (UNESCO), and the former Azure Window site (Dwejra).

Day trips from Malta are easy and popular; allow 8–10 hours to see highlights.