- Must visit
Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures
Housed in the former Dar el Makhzen palace inside the Kasbah, this is Tangier’s leading museum for archaeology, history, and decorative arts with strong views over the old city.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
40
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Algeciras to Tangier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Algeciras to Tangier will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 40 ferries that leave Algeciras for Tangier on Sun, May 31, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct ferries cover the 51 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 Sun, May 31 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.
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
CIUDAD DE MALAGA
CIUDAD DE MALAGA
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
CEUTA JET
CEUTA JET
CEUTA JET
VILLA DE AGAETE
CEUTA JETOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Algeciras to Tangier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a ferry costs an average of $31.
Distance: 27 nautical miles (51 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Tangier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h31 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Algeciras to Tangier ferries for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEUTA JET | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 11:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 11:00 AM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 11:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 11:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 11:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DOLORES | 12:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 1:01 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 1:31 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO EXPRESS 1 | 2:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 2:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 2:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 3:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DOLORES | 4:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 5:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO EXPRESS 1 | 6:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 7:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 7:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 7:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DOLORES | 8:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 8:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 9:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 9:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 11:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h31 | 12:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 1:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 1:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 2:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 5:01 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 5:31 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 6:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 7:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 7:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 8:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Algeciras to Tangier run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 54 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 27 nautical miles (51 km) distance in 30m. There are 362 sailings per week. Ferries from Algeciras to Tangier are available to foot passengers.




Distance 27 nautical miles (51 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Ferries per day 54 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 362 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Tangier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tangier trip today.
Housed in the former Dar el Makhzen palace inside the Kasbah, this is Tangier’s leading museum for archaeology, history, and decorative arts with strong views over the old city.
A distinctive museum and cultural center in the medina commemorating the first American public property outside the United States, with art, history, and diplomatic collections.
A small contemporary art museum in the city center, known for rotating exhibitions by Moroccan and international artists in a historic building near Grand Socco.
The old medina is the city’s essential walking area, full of narrow lanes, markets, historic houses, and layered international history close to the port and Grand Socco.
A famous square inside the medina, long associated with writers, artists, and café culture, now one of the most photographed and socially popular spots in Tangier.
This lively square links the medina with the modern city and serves as a major orientation point, framed by historic gates, gardens, and constant local activity.
A hearty fava bean soup often eaten for breakfast, finished with olive oil, cumin, and bread. It is a classic, affordable staple in northern Morocco.
Slow-cooked stew prepared in an earthenware pot, commonly with lamb, chicken, vegetables, olives, or preserved lemon. It is one of the most iconic Moroccan dishes served across Tangier.
Steamed semolina grains traditionally served with vegetables and meat, especially on Fridays. It is a central communal dish in Moroccan homes and restaurants.
An elegant, established restaurant in the Kasbah known for refined Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in a historic, atmospheric setting.
A famous Tangier institution specializing in set seafood meals with fresh local fish, soups, and tea in a simple, authentic atmosphere.
A well-known traditional Moroccan restaurant popular for tagines, couscous, and warm hospitality in a classic setting near the old city.
Affordable by regional standards. Street food and local cafes are cheap, while upscale hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Service may be included, but it is common to leave 5-10% in restaurants. Round up for taxis. Small tips are appreciated by porters, guides, and hotel staff.
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Port Of Tangier Ville, Tangier -> Tangier Ville Railway Station, Tangier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Algeciras to Tangier 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 Tangier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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