The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tangier to Málaga
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €26
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €41
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 59 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 1 h
- Ferries on Nov 13
- 40
- Distance
- 163 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tangier to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tangier to Málaga will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 40 ferries from Tangier to Málaga, including 40 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 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 Fri, Nov 13 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.
DFDS Iberia2:00 AM 1h30 Port de Tanger Med 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
CIUDAD DE MALAGA2:30 AM 1h30 Port de Tanger Med 5:00 AM Port of Algeciras €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
NÁPOLES3:30 PM 1h30 Port de Tanger Med 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
CIUDAD DE MALAGA10:30 AM 1h30 Port de Tanger Med 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA4:30 AM 1h30 Port de Tanger Med 7:00 AM Port of Algeciras €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
AVEMAR DOS10:00 PM 0h59 Port de Tanger Med 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
JAUME III8:31 AM 0h59 Port of Ceuta 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
CEUTA JET9:00 AM 1h00 Port of Ceuta 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
VILLA DE AGAETE9:30 AM 1h00 Port of Ceuta 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
VILLA DE AGAETE7:30 PM 1h00 Port of Ceuta 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tangier to Málaga
Ferries from Tangier to Málaga run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 47 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 238 sailings per week. Ferries from Tangier to Málaga are available to foot passengers.





Distance 88 nautical miles (163 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Ferries per day 47 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 238 |
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 Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Tangier to Málaga trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tangier to Málaga.
Tangier to Málaga Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h31 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator DF_549 | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Tangier to Málaga ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tangier to Málaga ferries for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 6:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 7:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 8:31 AM Port of Ceuta | 0h59 | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 9:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 10:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 10:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 12:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 1:45 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 4:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 3:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 5:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 6:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 9:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 7:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 8:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 8:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 10:15 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 10:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0h59 | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 11:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 2:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
DFDS Iberia | 2:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 2:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 5:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferry operators: Balearia, FRS Iberia, Naviera Armas S.A., Africa Morocco Link from Tangier to MálagaYou can travel by ferry between Tangier to Málaga with Balearia, FRS Iberia, Naviera Armas S.A., Africa Morocco Link for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Tangier and Málaga
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FAQs: Ferry from Tangier to Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tangier 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.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Tangier to Málaga
Most Tangier to Málaga ferries use the Port de Tanger Med to port pair. Use this guide to compare Tangier and Málaga ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Tangier port do ferries to Málaga leave from?
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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