The cheapest and fastest ferries from Almeria to Melilla
Cheapest price
€71
Average price
€81
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Ferries per day
6
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 €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Almeria for Melilla on Sun, Jun 28, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 m 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.
GOLDENBRIDGE10:30 PM8h15Port of Almeria5:45 AMNador€711One-way0 transfers
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN2:00 PM7h00Port of Almeria8:00 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€781One-way0 transfers
VISBORG11:59 PM9h01Port of Almeria8:00 AMNador (Beni Ansar)€811One-way0 transfers
JUAN J. SISTER9:00 AM6h00Port of Motril3:00 PMPort of Melilla€841One-way0 transfers
JUAN J. SISTER11:30 PM7h00Port of Motril6:30 AMPort of Melilla€841One-way0 transfers
JUAN J. SISTER9:00 AM6h00Port of Motril3:00 PMPort of Melilla€841One-way0 transfers
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN2:00 PM7h00Port of Almeria8:00 PMNador (Beni Ansar)€781One-way0 transfers
JUAN J. SISTER11:30 PM7h00Port of Motril6:30 AMPort of Melilla€841One-way0 transfers
GOLDENBRIDGE10:30 PM8h15Port of Almeria5:45 AMNador€711One-way0 transfers
ALMARIYA11:30 PM8h30Port of Almeria8:00 AMPort of Melilla€871One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Almeria to Melilla Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h01 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Almeria to Melilla ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Melilla ferries for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISBORG | 11:59 PM Port of Almeria | 9h01 | 8:00 AM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 28 | |||||
JUAN J. SISTER | 9:00 AM Port of Motril | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 2:00 PM Port of Almeria | 7h00 | 8:00 PM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLDENBRIDGE | 10:30 PM Port of Almeria | 8h15 | 5:45 AM Nador | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Almeria to Melilla ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Naviera Armas S.A.?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Naviera Armas S.A., but also compare tickets for the likes of Balearia or Gnv to find the best option for your trip from Almeria to Melilla.
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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 28m. 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 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Ferry operators: Naviera Armas S.A., Balearia, Gnv from Almeria to MelillaYou can travel by ferry between Almeria to Melilla with Naviera Armas S.A., 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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