The largest of the islands in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia is one of the most popular destinations for visitors from around the world. Its distinctive landscape captivates both Italian and foreign tourists every year, including locals who choose it as a destination for a weekend getaway.
The breath-taking cliffs, crystal clear sea and beautiful beaches form a spectacle that is hard to resist. For this reason, several companies operate ferries and hydrofoils to Ischia even in the low season, with a greater concentration during the summer period.
To reach the island, it is possible to depart from several locations. Among the alternatives, the most famous and popular is certainly Naples. The Naples-Ischia route covers a distance of about 18 nautical miles and can be reached in a little more than an hour, depending on the company and the mode of travel chosen.
During the summer period, departures to Ischia are more frequent: they occur throughout the day about every 30 minutes. In addition to ferries, crossings are also made by hydrofoils, which differ from the former in terms of the duration of the trip, being shorter, and the possibility of embarking a vehicle, which is not allowed with the hydrofoil.
The latter circumstance, in fact, is provided exclusively for the ferry trip, which lasts approximately one and a half hours. The hydrofoil, on the other hand, due to its smaller size, is faster and can reach the island in about an hour. Thanks to the route covered by several operators, Ischia can be reached both during the day and in the evening hours, since the vehicles operate from 6 a.m. until about 10 p.m., for a total of about 27 routes per day.
Ticket prices to Ischia vary widely depending on several factors. Particularly important factors may be the period, the route, and the shipping company with which you wish to travel. If you want to consider the price of ferries to Ischia from Naples, the most popular departure point, this is around 20 euros per person. During peak season, the island turns out to be such a coveted destination that it is difficult to find available seats. For this reason, it is highly recommended to book tickets in good time.
The port of Ischia is located on the Lungomare Iasolino and is one of the most important in the entire archipelago to which it belongs. Its conformation is particularly characteristic, as it is sheltered by two strips of land about 9 km long, which protect it from winds coming from the Gulf of Naples. When using a ferry, you will dock at the Olimpica dock, while arriving by hydrofoil you will find yourself at the Redentore wharf.
The port is ready to welcome hundreds of visitors each year, reaching figures of 6,000 people a day during peak season, particularly on weekends.
