The cheapest and fastest ferries from Almeria to Melilla
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Almeria to Melilla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almeria to Melilla will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £64.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Almeria for Melilla every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 28 Jun the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 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.
GOLDENBRIDGE22:308h15Port of Almeria5:45Nador£641One-way0 changes
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN14:007h00Port of Almeria20:00Nador (Beni Ansar)£701One-way0 changes
VISBORG23:599h01Port of Almeria8:00Nador (Beni Ansar)£731One-way0 changes
JUAN J. SISTER23:307h00Port of Motril6:30Port of Melilla£761One-way0 changes
JUAN J. SISTER9:006h00Port of Motril15:00Port of Melilla£761One-way0 changes
JUAN J. SISTER9:006h00Port of Motril15:00Port of Melilla£761One-way0 changes
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN14:007h00Port of Almeria20:00Nador (Beni Ansar)£701One-way0 changes
JUAN J. SISTER23:307h00Port of Motril6:30Port of Melilla£761One-way0 changes
GOLDENBRIDGE22:308h15Port of Almeria5:45Nador£641One-way0 changes
ALMARIYA23:308h30Port of Almeria8:00Port of Melilla£791One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Almeria to Melilla
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Almeria to Melilla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£61 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Almeria to Melilla Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 05:45 | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 8h01 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 23:30 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Almeria to Melilla ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Melilla ferries for today, Saturday 27 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISBORG | 23:59 Port of Almeria | 9h01 | 8:00 Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 28 June | |||||
JUAN J. SISTER | 9:00 Port of Motril | 6h00 | 15:00 Port of Melilla | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 14:00 Port of Almeria | 7h00 | 20:00 Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Almeria to Melilla ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Naviera Armas S.A.?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Naviera Armas S.A., but also compare tickets for the likes of Balearia or Gnv to find the best option for your trip from Almeria to Melilla.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Naviera Armas S.A. with all available travel options, which are flight and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Almeria to Melilla.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Almeria to Melilla
Ferries from Almeria to Melilla run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £38 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 6h 0m. There are 22 sailings per week. Ferries from Almeria to Melilla are available to foot passengers.



Distance 95 nautical miles (177 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Ferry operators: Naviera Armas S.A., Balearia, Gnv from Almeria to MelillaYou can travel by ferry between Almeria to Melilla with Naviera Armas S.A., Balearia, Gnv for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Balearia
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FAQs: Almeria to Melilla ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almeria to Melilla 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 Melilla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Almeria and Melilla
- 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
- 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
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