Almeria – Melilla
Ferries to Spain
Almeria – Melilla
Ferries to Spain
The Almeria to Melilla ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Almeria to Melilla takes approximately 6 hours and 52 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Almeria to Melilla ferry duration can range between 5 hours and 30 minutes and 7 hours and 31 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are 8 weekly sailings from Almeria to Melilla. Naviera Armas provide up to 5 weekly sailings and Balearia provide up to 3 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Almeria at approximately 01:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:59. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Almeria to Melilla is with Balearia in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Almeria to Melilla route. The first overnight sailing departs from Almeria at 23:30 and arrives in Melilla at 06:30.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Almeria to Melilla with Balearia and Naviera Armas.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Almeria to Melilla. Please be aware that your pet must either stay in an onboard kennel or your vehicle throughout the journey. Please ensure that dogs remain on a leash when walking around the vessel.
The price of a ferry from Almeria to Melilla can vary between $13 and $860 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $158, prices can range from $13 and $320. The average price with a car is $427. Car prices can range from $54 and $655. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Melilla ferry.
The best way to travel from Almeria to Melilla is by ferry. With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Almeria to Melilla with Balearia and Naviera Armas.
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| Almeria - Melilla Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Spain | |
| Destination Country | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Balearia & Naviera Armas | |
| Average Price | $258* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7h 10m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 96 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The city of Almeria is located in the Andalusia region of Spain. The city lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the south east of Spain and is also the capital of the Almeria province. The city is popular with tourists and there are many things to see and do. The Alcazaba is a medieval fortress that was originally built in the 10th century, although it was subsequently destroyed by an earthquake in the 16th century. The fortress has large gardens, a well preserved keep and a triple line of walls. The city also has a Cathedral which resembles a fortress due to its towers, merlons and protected paths which were created to protect it from Mediterranean pirates. The cathedral was converted from a mosque to a Christian church before also being destroyed by an earthquake in 1522. The cathedral was subsequently rebuilt in the Renaissance style whilst retaining some of its defensive features.
The city's port provides passengers with ferry connections to Melilla, Algeria and Morocco. Mediterranean cruises also depart from the port. The port also has a marina which is popular with pleasure boats. The port is currently undergoing a period of expansion with new docks intended to increase the port's freight traffic.
The Spanish administered city of Melilla is located on the north west coast of Africa, and shares a border with Morocco and is separated from the Spanish province of Grenada and Almeria by the Alboran Sea. Also located close to the city is the Moroccan settlement of Beni Ansar, which is to the south, and is the nearest Moroccan city is Nador. Like the city of Ceuta, Melilla used to be a free port before Spain joined the European Union and in 2011 the population stood at just under 80,000 which is made up of Spaniards, ethnic Riffian Berbers and a small number of ethnic Spanish Jews. The two most spoken languages in the city are Spanish and Riffian-Berber although the only official language is Spanish.
From Melilla's port there are several daily connections to Almeria and Malaga in Spain. Many people travelling between Europe and Morocco use the ferry links to Melilla, both for passengers and for freight.
