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Melilla: ferries, timetables and prices
Melilla is a Spanish city on the North African coast and an important ferry gateway between Europe and Africa. From here you can sail with your vehicle to Malaga, Almeria and Motril in southern Spain. On TheBato you can compare ferry companies, timetables and prices in a single search, add your car, van or motorbike and choose between seats and cabins, with support in English and Spanish.
Tip: for summer, Eid, Christmas, Easter and long weekends, ferries between Melilla and the peninsula can be very busy. Book as early as possible and compare routes to Malaga, Almeria and Motril to find more options and better prices.
Ferry timetables from Melilla vary by season and by company. In summer and around major holidays there are usually more departures. As a guideline, the Melilla ↔ Malaga crossing typically takes around 6–7 hours, the Melilla ↔ Almeria route around 5–7 hours, and the Melilla ↔ Motril crossing about 4½–6 hours, depending on the ship, timetable and sea conditions. On TheBato you can see daytime and night sailings and choose the option that best fits your plans.
The port of Melilla offers ticket offices and check-in desks, passenger information, waiting rooms, toilets, cafés, nearby shops and duty-free outlets, as well as facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. On busy dates there can be queues at security and boarding, so arriving early with all your documents ready is strongly recommended.
We compare multiple ferry companies operating between Melilla and mainland Spain so you can plan your trip in a single search. Add your vehicle, choose your accommodation on board and pay securely online. Our team is used to helping families, workers and holidaymakers travelling between Europe and North Africa, with support in English and Spanish via WhatsApp and email.
The main ferry routes from Melilla are to Malaga, Almeria and Motril on the southern coast of Spain. Frequency and schedules depend on the company and the time of year.
The Melilla – Malaga crossing usually takes around 6–7 hours, depending on the ferry company, ship type and sea conditions.
Crossings from Melilla to Almeria are typically around 5–7 hours, while sailings to Motril usually take about 4½–6 hours, depending on the timetable and route.
Yes. Most ferries between Melilla and mainland Spain accept cars, vans and motorbikes. Select “with vehicle” when searching on TheBato and provide the correct type and dimensions when you book.
With a vehicle, plan to arrive 60–90 minutes before departure. Foot passengers should be at the port 45–60 minutes before departure, and earlier on very busy dates.
