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Ferry from Malaga to Melilla

The Malaga Melilla ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Balearia & Naviera Armas.Malaga Melilla ferries take around 6 hours 17 minutes. The ferry costs between €66.99 and €386.71, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Malaga to Melilla.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Times

The first Malaga Melilla ferry typically departs from Malaga at around 14:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:30.

How long is the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

The Malaga Melilla ferry trip can take around 6 hours 17 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 6 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 6 weekly sailings from Malaga to Melilla provided by Balearia & Naviera Armas. Timetables can change from season to season.

Balearia provide 6 sailings weekly. Naviera Armas provide 2 sailings weekly.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Prices

Malaga Melilla ferry prices typically range between 67€* and 387€*. The average price is typically 179€*. The cheapest Malaga Melilla ferry prices start from 67€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 99€*. The average price for a car is 201€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 January 2025.

How far is it from Malaga to Melilla?

The distance between Malaga to Melilla is approximately 142.2 miles (228.8km) or 123.6 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Malaga Melilla ferry?

Yes, Balearia & Naviera Armas ferries allow cars on board 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 ferries between Malaga and Melilla.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Malaga to Melilla with Balearia. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Malaga - Melilla Route summary
Departure Country Spain
Destination Country Spain
No. of Operators 2
Operators Balearia & Naviera Armas
Average Price 211 €*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 8
Average Sailing Duration 6h 52m
Fastest Sailing Duration 6h 0m
First Ferry 08:00
Last Ferry 17:30
Distance 123 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

The approximate duration for ferries from Malaga to Melilla is 6h 30m. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

Malaga to Melilla is approximately 398 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Malaga to Melilla?

2 popular ferry companies travel from Malaga to Melilla. These ferry companies are
  • Balearia
  • Naviera Armas

How can I book ferry tickets from Malaga to Melilla?

Book Malaga to Melilla tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Malaga to Melilla with
  • Balearia
  • Naviera Armas

Can you take your car on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

Yes, you can travel with a car from Malaga to Melilla with the following operators
  • Balearia
  • Naviera Armas

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Balearia

How far is Melilla from Malaga?

Malaga to Melilla is approximately 123 nautical miles distance apart.

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

Timetables between 13/01/2025 and 19/01/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Balearia 15:00 21:00 6 hours Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Balearia 17:00 23:00 6 hours Mon
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