The cheapest and fastest ferries from Almeria to Melilla
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
9 h
Ferries per day
2
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almeria to Melilla will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Almeria for Melilla on Mon, May 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 11 the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h .
On Mon, May 11 the slowest ferries will take 11 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 TIMANFAYA11:30 PM7h00Port of Almeria6:30 AMPort of Melilla$551One-way0 transfers
JUAN J. SISTER10:00 PM11h00Port of Almeria8:00 AMNador (Beni Ansar)$931One-way0 transfers
VOLCAN DE TIMANFAYA11:30 PM7h00Port of Almeria6:30 AMPort of Melilla$551One-way0 transfers
JUAN J. SISTER10:00 PM11h00Port of Almeria8:00 AMNador (Beni Ansar)$931One-way0 transfers
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 flight with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $62, and a ferry costs an average of $53.
Distance: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
$96 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest |
8h 32m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Melilla:
A flight is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Almeria to Melilla costing on average $96 (€76).
Other travel options to Melilla take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 32m.
Almeria to Melilla Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Live departures
Almeria to Melilla ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Melilla ferries for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISBORG | 10:00 PM Port of Almeria | 11h00 | 8:00 AM Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TIMANFAYA | 11:30 PM Port of Motril | 7h00 | 6:30 AM Port of Melilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
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.
Offers and deals from Almeria to Melilla
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Almeria to Melilla
Ferries from Almeria to Melilla run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $53 (€42) 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 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€42) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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 $53 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Naviera Armas S.A.
Balearia
Gnv
FAQs: Ferry from Almeria to Melilla
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.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Almeria to 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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