The cheapest and fastest ferries from Málaga to Tangier
Cheapest price on Oct 27
€36
Average ticket price on Oct 27
€40
Fastest journey on Oct 27
29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
30 m
Ferries on Oct 27
36
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Málaga to Tangier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Tangier will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 36 ferries from Málaga to Tangier, including 36 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct ferries cover the 163 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 29 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest ferries will take 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.
KATTEGAT12:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras12:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
TANGER EXPRESS9:00 AM0h30Port of Algeciras9:30 AMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
TANGER EXPRESS3:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras3:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
TANGER EXPRESS9:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras9:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
KATTEGAT6:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras6:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
CIUDAD DE MALAGA11:30 PM0h29Port of Algeciras11:59 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
KATTEGAT12:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras12:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
TANGER EXPRESS9:00 AM0h30Port of Algeciras9:30 AMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
TANGER EXPRESS3:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras3:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
TANGER EXPRESS9:00 PM0h30Port of Algeciras9:30 PMPort de Tanger Med€361One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Málaga to Tangier
Ferries from Málaga to Tangier run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €15 by flight.
There are 44 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 88 nautical miles (163 km) distance in 30m. There are 257 sailings per week. Ferries from Málaga to Tangier are available to foot passengers.




Distance 88 nautical miles (163 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 44 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 257 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Málaga to Tangier trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Málaga to Tangier.
Málaga to Tangier Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h29 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 0h31 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Málaga to Tangier ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tangier ferries for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KATTEGAT | 6:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 6:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 7:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 7:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 9:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 9:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 10:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 10:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 12:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 1:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 2:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 3:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 4:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 9:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 9:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h29 | 11:59 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h29 | 11:59 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h31 | 12:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | |||||
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 1:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 2:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 3:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 4:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Málaga and Tangier
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FAQs: Ferry from Málaga to Tangier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Tangier 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 Tangier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Málaga to Tangier
Most Málaga to Tangier ferries use the to Port de Tanger Med port pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Tangier ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Tangier port do ferries from Málaga arrive at?
Getting to Port de Tanger Med from Tangier city centre
Port de Tanger Med is 5 km from Tangier city centre. Public transport options include:
Port de Tanger Med port facilities and services
Port de Tanger Med has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Mirage (0.7km), Restaurant La Corniche (0.9km), Restaurant La Piscine (1km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port de Tanger Med.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port de Tanger Med: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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