Malaga – Melilla

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Malaga – Melilla

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Malaga to Melilla Ferry

There are around 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings from Malaga to Melilla. 2 operators sail this route Balearia & Naviera Armas. Malaga Melilla ferries cost between $104.4 and $879.54, depending on booking details. Prices exclude any service fees. Please note that ferry schedules can vary by season and operator. We recommend that you use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Malaga Melilla ferries.

What is the ferry schedule from Malaga to Melilla?

The earliest Malaga Melilla ferry sailings typically depart Malaga at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:30.

How long is the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

The average duration of a Malaga Melilla ferry is around 6h 52m. The fastest sailings are approximately 6h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Malaga Melilla Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 8 weekly ferry sailings from Malaga to Melilla. These sailings are provided by Balearia & Naviera Armas. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

How much does the ferry cost from Malaga to Melilla?

Malaga Melilla ferry prices typically range between $104.4* and $879.54*. The average price is typically $343.86*. The cheapest Malaga Melilla ferry prices start from $25.86*. The average price for a foot passenger is $160.28*. The average price for a car is $417.81*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

What is the distance from Malaga to Melilla?

The distance between Malaga and Melilla is approximately 142.2 miles (228.8km) or 123.5 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla with a car?

Balearia & Naviera Armas allow cars to travel on Malaga Melilla ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing for car ferries between Malaga and Melilla.

Are foot passengers allowed on the ferry from Malaga to Melilla?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Malaga and Melilla with Balearia & Naviera Armas. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

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

Pets are welcome on board Malaga Melilla ferries 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 A$345*
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.

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Malaga Guide

Malaga Ferry Port

Malaga ferry port city in Andalucia, southern Spain is situated between Motril and Marbella. Malaga offers one the most modern maritime stations in the country and provides direct connections to North Africa. Fast ferries link Malaga to Morocco in less than 4 hours. The museum of glass and crystal is probably the most unexpected and fascinating place to visit in the city. If you're a fan of the painter Pablo Picasso then visit the museum of his birthplace.


Melilla Guide

Melilla Ferry Port

Melilla is situated on a Spanish enclave on the North African coast. The ferry port of Melilla provides daily connections to Spain (Motril, Malaga and Almeria). Melilla and Ceuta are two permanently inhabited Spanish cities in mainland Africa, they share a border with Morocco. Many people travelling between Morocco and Europe use the ferry links from Melilla.


Malaga to Melilla
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/6/2025 and 15/6/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Balearia 08:30 14:30 6 hours Sun
Balearia 15:00 21:00 6 hours Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Balearia 17:00 23:00 6 hours Mon
Balearia 23:59 06:00 6 hours 1 minute Sun

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