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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Melilla to Almeria
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
7 h
Ferries per day
4
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Melilla to Almeria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melilla to Almeria will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Melilla for Almeria on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest ferries will take 9 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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Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Melilla to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Melilla to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €70, and a ferry costs an average of €42.
Distance: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€84 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
7h 53m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Melilla to Almeria Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h01 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Live departures
Melilla to Almeria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Melilla to Almeria ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DÉNIA CIUTAT CREATIVA | 12:00 PM Nador | 7h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VOLCAN DE TIMANFAYA | 2:30 PM Port of Melilla | 5h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BAHAMA MAMA | 10:59 PM Nador | 7h01 | 6:00 AM Port of Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| 6:30 AM Melilla | 5h15 | 11:45 AM Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Melilla to Almeria
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Ferries from Melilla to Almeria run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. 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 5h 0m. There are 22 sailings per week. Ferries from Melilla to Almeria are available to foot passengers.
Distance 95 nautical miles (177 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Naviera Armas, Balearia, GNV from Melilla to AlmeriaYou can travel by ferry between Melilla to Almeria 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 Melilla to Almeria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melilla to Almeria 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 Almeria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Melilla, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Almeria, located 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Melilla to Almeria
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office- 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
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