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Malaga: ferries, timetables and prices
Malaga, on Spain’s Costa del Sol, is an important ferry and cruise port in southern Andalusia. From here you can sail with your vehicle to Melilla and, on some dates, towards ports on the North African coast. Nearby ports such as Motril and Almeria offer additional routes to Nador, Al Hoceima and other Moroccan or Algerian ports. On TheBato you can compare ferry companies, timetables and prices in one search, add your car, van or motorbike and choose between seats and cabins, with support in English and Spanish.
Tip: for summer, Easter, Christmas, Eid and long weekends, ferries between Malaga, Melilla and North Africa can be very busy. Book as early as possible and compare departures from Malaga, Motril and Almeria to find more options and better prices.
Ferry timetables from Malaga vary by season and by ferry company. There are usually more departures in summer and around major holidays. As a guideline, the Malaga ↔ Melilla crossing typically takes around 6–7 hours, depending on the ship, timetable and sea conditions. On TheBato you can see daytime and night sailings, and choose between faster or more economical options as available.
The port of Malaga offers ticket offices and check-in desks, waiting rooms, toilets, cafés, restaurants and nearby shops, 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 in a single search so you can easily plan your trip between Malaga, Melilla and North Africa. 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 regular route from Malaga is to Melilla. Additional connections to North African ports are often available from nearby ports such as Motril and Almeria.
The Malaga – Melilla ferry usually takes around 6–7 hours, depending on the ferry company, ship type, timetable and sea conditions.
Direct departures from Malaga can vary over time. Many travellers use nearby ports such as Motril, Almeria, Algeciras or Tarifa to reach ports including Nador, Al Hoceima, Ghazaouet, Tanger Med and Tanger Ville.
Yes. Most ferries between southern Spain, Melilla and North Africa 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 such as summer, Christmas or Eid.
