The cheapest and fastest ferries from Melilla to Málaga
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Melilla to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melilla to Málaga will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Melilla for Málaga on Thu, Dec 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct ferries cover the 207 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 16 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.
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Compare ferry and flight for Melilla to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Melilla to Málaga 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 5h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €41.
Distance: 111 nautical miles (207 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €193 Average price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Melilla to Málaga Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:16AM | Duration 7h16 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Melilla to Málaga ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Melilla to Málaga ferries for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RUSADIR | 10:59 PM Port of Melilla | 7h16 | 6:15 AM Port of Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 4 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Melilla | 5h00 | 5:00 AM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Ferry from Melilla to Málaga
Ferries from Melilla to Málaga run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €41 by flight.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 111 nautical miles (207 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 12 sailings per week. Ferries from Melilla to Málaga are available to foot passengers.



Distance 111 nautical miles (207 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 12 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Balearia, Naviera Armas, Trasmed GLE from Melilla to MálagaYou can travel by ferry between Melilla to Málaga with Balearia, Naviera Armas, Trasmed GLE for as low as €41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Balearia
Naviera Armas
Trasmed GLE
FAQs: Ferry from Melilla to Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melilla to Málaga 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 Málaga, 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 Málaga, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Melilla to Málaga
- 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
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante El Palmeral (0.3km)
- La Deriva (0.6km)
- Restaurante Toro Muelle Uno (0.8km)
- Main companies are Taxi Unión and Unitaxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Paseo del Parque
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