The cheapest and fastest ferries from Málaga to Tangier
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
54
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 €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 54 ferries that leave Málaga for Tangier on Tue, Jul 28, 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct ferries cover the 163 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 59 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest ferries will take 1 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.
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE8:00 AM2h30Port of Algeciras9:30 AMPort de Tanger Med€281One-way0 transfers
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE2:45 PM1h30Port of Algeciras3:15 PMPort de Tanger Med€281One-way0 transfers
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE9:45 PM1h30Port of Algeciras10:15 PMPort de Tanger Med€281One-way0 transfers
VILLA DE AGAETE6:00 PM1h00Port of Algeciras7:00 PMPort of Ceuta€341One-way0 transfers
VILLA DE AGAETE9:00 PM1h00Port of Algeciras10:00 PMPort of Ceuta€341One-way0 transfers
CEUTA JET11:00 PM0h59Port of Algeciras11:59 PMPort of Ceuta€431One-way0 transfers
VOLCAN DE TENO10:00 AM1h00Port of Algeciras11:00 AMPort of Ceuta€441One-way0 transfers
VOLCAN DE TENO7:00 AM1h00Port of Algeciras8:00 AMPort of Ceuta€441One-way0 transfers
CEUTA JET5:00 PM1h00Port of Algeciras6:00 PMPort of Ceuta€431One-way0 transfers
VOLCAN DE TENO11:30 PM1h00Port of Algeciras12:30 AMPort of Ceuta€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Málaga to Tangier
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tangier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €16.
Distance: 88 nautical miles (163 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
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 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 04:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, 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 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 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 Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 1h31 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h31 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 12:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Málaga to Tangier ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tangier ferries for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NÁPOLES | 6:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 6:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 7:50 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:50 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 8:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 11:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 11:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 12:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 12:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 2:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 2:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 3:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 2:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 3:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 4:01 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 4:31 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 6:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 7:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 9:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 10:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 10:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h31 | 10:31 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 11:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h59 | 11:59 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h31 | 12:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 12:01 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 12:31 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 12:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 1:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 2:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 2:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 3:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 4:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 3:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 4:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 4:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 4:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Balearia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Balearia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Naviera Armas S.A., FRS Iberia or Africa Morocco Link to find the best option for your trip from Málaga to Tangier.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio or Directferries?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Naviera Armas S.A., FRS Iberia or Africa Morocco Link to find the best option for your trip from Málaga to Tangier.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Málaga to Tangier.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Málaga to Tangier
Ferries from Málaga to Tangier run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €16 by flight.
There are 46 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 309 sailings per week. Ferries from Málaga to Tangier are available to foot passengers.




Distance 88 nautical miles (163 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Ferries per day 46 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 309 |
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 Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Ferry operators: Balearia, Naviera Armas S.A., FRS Iberia, Africa Morocco Link from Málaga to TangierYou can travel by ferry between Málaga to Tangier with Balearia, Naviera Armas S.A., FRS Iberia, Africa Morocco Link for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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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 Port of Algeciras to Port de Tanger Med port pair, with some services arriving at Port of Ceuta. 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.
Getting to Port of Tangier Ville from Tangier city centre
Port of Tangier Ville is 2 km from Tangier city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Tangier Ville port facilities and services
Port of Tangier Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant El Tangerino (0.3km), Restaurant Le Saveur du Poisson (0.7km), Restaurant La Fabrique (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Tangier Ville.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Tangier Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Tangier Ville.
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