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Malaga Melilla Ferry

There are usually 1 daily sailings and up to 9 weekly between Malaga and Melilla. 2 operators sail this route Balearia & Naviera Armas. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Malaga Melilla ferries.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Times

The earliest Malaga Melilla ferry sailings typically depart Malaga at around 13:00. The average sailing time is approximately 6h 14m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 6h 0m.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Prices

Malaga Melilla ferry prices typically range between £180* and £628*. The average price is typically £410*. The cheapest Malaga Melilla ferry prices start from £10*. The average price for a foot passenger is £158*. The average price for a car is £424*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers vehicle type route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is it from Malaga to Melilla?

The distance between Malaga to Melilla is approximately 142.2 miles (228.8km) or 123.5 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Malaga Melilla ferry?

Yes, Balearia, Naviera Armas allow cars on board for ferries between Malaga and Melilla. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Malaga and Melilla.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Malaga to Melilla?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Balearia, Naviera Armas between Malaga and Melilla.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Balearia - 6 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Naviera Armas - 5 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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Malaga - Melilla Route summary
Departure Country Spain
Destination Country Spain
No. of Operators 2
Operators Balearia & Naviera Armas
Average Price £281*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 12
Average Sailing Duration 6h 19m
Fastest Sailing Duration 5h 59m
First Ferry 13:00
Last Ferry 23:30
Distance 123 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

    The ferry crossing time from Malaga to Melilla is approximately 6h 20m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • How much is the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

    Malaga to Melilla ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Malaga to Melilla is £256. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Malaga to Melilla?

    There are 3 popular ferry operators for Malaga to Melilla. These are
    • Trasmediterranea
    • Balearia
    • Naviera Armas
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Malaga to Melilla?

    Book ferries from Malaga to Melilla through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Malaga to Melilla with
    • Trasmediterranea
    • Balearia
    • Naviera Armas
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Malaga to Melilla with
    • Trasmediterranea
    • Balearia
    • Naviera Armas
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Trasmediterranea
    • Balearia
  • How far is Melilla from Malaga?

    The distance between Malaga to Melilla is approximately 123 nautical Miles.

Malaga Melilla Ferry reviews

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Malaga Guide

The Spanish city of Malaga is located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, and is on the Costa del Sol (the Coast of the Sun). The city lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast and is around 100 km to the east of the Strait of Gibralta and around 130 km from the coast of north Africa Many tourists are drawn to the city, and its surrounding area, because of its subtropical climate which is characterised by hot and sunny summers and mild winters. The famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, and so was the Hebrew poet and Jewish philosopher Solomon Ibn Gabriol and actor Antonio Banderas. The city is home to a number of monuments including the Alcazeba Arab citadel and is also home to the religious processions which form part of Malaga's Easter Week of celebrations, which have been declared a Festival of Tourist Interest.

Other historic monuments in the city include the Baroque Cathedral which is commonly known as La Manquita (One Armed Woman) and the recently restored Roman Theatre. Located high on a hill above the city is the parador which is located in the Gibralfaro Castle. It is a great place to stay or simply to have a leisurely lunch, with its fantastic views over Malaga and out across the port to see.

Malaga Ferry Port is situated adjacent to the old city of Malaga. Ferry services from the port operate to Melilla.


Melilla Guide

The Spanish administered city of Melilla is located on the north west coast of Africa, and shares a border with Morocco and is separated from the Spanish province of Grenada and Almeria by the Alboran Sea. Also located close to the city is the Moroccan settlement of Beni Ansar, which is to the south, and is the nearest Moroccan city is Nador. Like the city of Ceuta, Melilla used to be a free port before Spain joined the European Union and in 2011 the population stood at just under 80,000 which is made up of Spaniards, ethnic Riffian Berbers and a small number of ethnic Spanish Jews. The two most spoken languages in the city are Spanish and Riffian-Berber although the only official language is Spanish.

From Melilla's port there are several daily connections to Almeria and Malaga in Spain. Many people travelling between Europe and Morocco use the ferry links to Melilla, both for passengers and for freight.


Malaga to Melilla Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 25/03/2024 and 31/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Naviera Armas 14:30 21:00 6 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Balearia 15:00 22:00 7 hours Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Balearia 17:00 23:00 6 hours Mon
Naviera Armas 18:00 23:59 5 hours 59 minutes Mon
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