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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Tangier to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £183.
Distance: 163 km
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Tangier to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tangier to Málaga:
A ferry is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tangier to Málaga costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
How to get to Málaga from Tangier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Tangier to Málaga is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Málaga are Córdoba, Granada, Nerja, Seville and Marbella. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Málaga on Omio.
Córdoba is known for the Mezquita-Catedral and a historic centre shaped by Roman, Islamic and Christian influences. Its whitewashed patios, narrow lanes and warm Andalusian rhythm give the city a deeply atmospheric character.
Granada is known for the Alhambra and its striking mix of Moorish and Catholic heritage. The Albaicín, tapas bars and student life give the city a lively but historic feel.
Nerja is a whitewashed Andalusian town on the Costa del Sol, known for the Balcón de Europa, sheltered beaches and Cuevas de Nerja. It has a relaxed feel, with old streets, sea views and a town centre shaped more by local life than high-rise development.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia, known for flamenco, Moorish architecture and orange-lined streets. Around the cathedral and the Real Alcázar, it feels both grand and intensely local, with lively plazas and a warm, late-night rhythm.
Marbella is known for beaches, luxury marinas and an attractive old town on the Costa del Sol. Whitewashed streets around Plaza de los Naranjos give it an Andalusian feel beyond the polished seafront.
Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tangier to Málaga.
This is compared to other travel options from Tangier to Málaga:
A ferry is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tangier to Málaga costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tangier and Málaga as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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