The cheapest and fastest ferries from Almeria to Melilla
Cheapest price
€219
Average price
€220
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Almeria to Melilla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almeria to Melilla will cost around €220 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €219.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Almeria for Melilla on Thu, Feb 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 12 the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h .
On Thu, Feb 12 the slowest ferries will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare ferry and flight for Almeria to Melilla
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Almeria to Melilla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€75 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
8h 31m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Almeria to Melilla Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h01 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Almeria to Melilla ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Melilla ferries for today, Wednesday, February 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TIMANFAYA | 10:30 PM Port of Almeria | 7h00 | 5:30 AM Port of Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 12 | |||||
JUAN J. SISTER | 11:00 AM Port of Almeria | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Nador | 0 transfersDirect | |
BAHAMA MAMA | 1:00 PM Port of Almeria | 6h00 | 7:00 PM Nador | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Almeria to Melilla
Ferries from Almeria to Melilla run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €42 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 95 nautical miles (177 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 22 sailings per week. Ferries from Almeria to Melilla are available to foot passengers.



Distance 95 nautical miles (177 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Naviera Armas, Balearia, GNV from Almeria to MelillaYou can travel by ferry between Almeria to Melilla with Naviera Armas, Balearia, GNV for as low as €42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Almeria to Melilla
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almeria to Melilla by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melilla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Almeria to Melilla
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Marisquería Baviera (0.3km)
- Restaurante Salmantice (0.7km)
- Restaurante La Barquilla (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Almería and Tele Taxi Almería.
- Free
- Bus Line 30, Stop: Estación Marítima
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Miguel Benítez (0.3km)
- Restaurante El Caracol Moderno (0.7km)
- Restaurante La Traviata (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Melilla and Tele Taxi Melilla.
- Free
- Bus Line 2, Stop: Puerto
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