he Egadi Islands are not far off the coast of Sicily, and their proximity to Trapani airport makes them extremely accessible to international visitors. You can catch an early morning flight from the UK and be on Favignana in time for lunch.
Airports and buses
The nearest airports are Trapani (Ryanair flights from all over Europe including several UK and Ireland airports) and Palermo (served by Easyjet, Alitalia and other airlines). AST buses from Trapani Airport run to the port in Trapani, stopping just over the road from the hydrofoil jetty. At the time of writing the buses run hourly from right outside the airport terminal building, departing at 30 minutes past the hour, and tickets, which cost €4.50, can be bought from the driver. The journey takes 45 minutes. Ask the driver for the porto; it's pretty obvious when you arrive, though. There is also a Terravision bus connecting Trapani Airport with Palermo's Stazione Centrale which stops by the port in Trapani.
Ferries
Trapani is the principal port for the Egadi Islands, with frequent passenger ferry services to all three islands, operated by Ustica Lines and Siremar; sometimes Levanzo is the first stop and sometimes Favignana. Unfortunately, the passenger hydrofoils (aliscafi), though fast and efficient, don't offer much of an experience; it's hard to get a view from their salt-encrusted windows. There are also larger Siremar car ferries (navi) which offer cheaper passenger tickets, but are much slower. Hydrofoils (for passengers only) leave from the dock along Via Ammiraglio Staiti in Trapani; the two ferry companies each have a ticket kiosk on the roadside by the jetty. Move quickly when alighting from the airport bus in order to beat any queue that might form. Navi depart from the Stazione Marittima, further west along the waterfront.
In addition to the regular Trapani services, there are also ferry connections between Favignana and Marsala (currently three
