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Alicante: ferries, timetables and prices
Alicante, on Spain’s Costa Blanca, is an important ferry gateway between the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa and the Balearic Islands. From here you can sail with your vehicle to Oran and Algiers (Alger) in Algeria and, depending on the season and operator, to Ibiza. These routes are used by families, workers and students travelling between Spain, Algeria and the islands. On TheBato you can compare companies, timetables and prices in one search, add your car, van or motorbike and choose between seats and cabins, with support in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Tip: ferries between Alicante and Algeria often have limited departures (sometimes only weekly). Book well in advance, especially if you travel with a vehicle, and compare alternative ports such as Valencia and Almeria on TheBato to find more dates and prices.
Ferry timetables from Alicante depend on the season and the ferry company. The route Alicante ↔ Oran usually operates with limited weekly departures and has an average crossing time of about 8–10 hours, depending on the ship and sea conditions. Some services between Alicante and Algiers (Alger) are longer international crossings and can take around 13–15 hours according to timetable and operator. Seasonal ferries between Alicante and Ibiza can be much faster, sometimes around 2–3 hours on high-speed ferries, depending on the company and type of vessel. On TheBato you can see departure and arrival times, approximate duration and onboard accommodation (seat or cabin) for each sailing.
The ferry area of Alicante offers ticket offices and check-in desks, customs and police controls for international routes, waiting rooms, toilets, nearby cafés and shops, and services for passengers with reduced mobility. The port is next to the city’s seafront promenade and marina, with hotels, restaurants and shopping areas within walking distance. On peak travel dates, queues can form at security, customs and boarding, so arriving early with all documents ready is strongly recommended.
We compare multiple ferry companies on routes between Alicante, Algeria and the Balearic Islands, including operators such as Baleària and Algerie Ferries. Plan your trip in one place: add your vehicle or travel on foot, choose your timetable and onboard accommodation and pay securely online. Our team regularly helps families, workers and students travelling between Spain, Algeria and the islands, with support in English, Spanish and Arabic via WhatsApp and email.
From Alicante there are international ferries to Oran and Algiers (Alger) in Algeria, and depending on the season there may also be crossings to Ibiza in the Balearic Islands. Routes and frequencies vary throughout the year.
The Alicante – Oran crossing is usually an overnight or long-day journey and typically takes around 8–10 hours, depending on the ferry company, vessel and sea conditions.
Yes. Some operators run ferries between Alicante and Algiers (Alger), usually as longer international crossings. Departures are more limited than those to Oran, so it is important to check dates and availability in advance.
Seasonal ferries between Alicante and Ibiza can be relatively fast, sometimes around 2–3 hours on high-speed vessels, depending on the operator and exact route.
Services between Alicante and Algeria generally operate for much of the year, with timetables and frequencies changing by season and ferry company. Routes to Ibiza are more seasonal and concentrated in the summer months.
Yes. Ferries from Alicante to Oran, Algiers and Ibiza usually accept cars, vans and motorbikes. Select “with vehicle” when searching on TheBato and enter the exact type and dimensions when you book.
If you are travelling with a vehicle, plan to arrive 90–120 minutes before departure. Foot passengers should be at the port 60–90 minutes before departure, especially on busy summer dates and holidays.