- Must visit
Museo de Ceuta
Ceuta's main museum complex covers archaeology, fine arts, and local history, making it the best introduction to the city's past.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$44
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$49
Fastest journey on Oct 22
30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
30 m
Ferries on Oct 22
22
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Málaga to Ceuta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Ceuta will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 22 ferries from Málaga to Ceuta, including 22 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct ferries cover the 123 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest ferries will take 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.
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KATTEGATFerries from Málaga to Ceuta run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $27 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 43 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 66 nautical miles (123 km) distance in 30m. There are 156 sailings per week. Ferries from Málaga to Ceuta are available to foot passengers.




Distance 66 nautical miles (123 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€23) |
Ferries per day 43 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 156 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Málaga to Ceuta.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h31 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
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 05:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
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 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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 FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
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 Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Ceuta ferries for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 8:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h29 | 11:59 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h31 | 11:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 2:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 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 | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 8:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 11:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 2:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ceuta's main museum complex covers archaeology, fine arts, and local history, making it the best introduction to the city's past.
Archaeological section displaying finds from Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic periods that explain Ceuta's strategic Mediterranean role.
Fine arts branch with paintings and cultural displays, useful for understanding local artistic life beyond the military narrative.
Ceuta's principal square beside the seafront, lined with civic buildings and ideal as a starting point for walking the city center.
Scenic peninsula and elevated district known for military heritage, viewpoints, and sweeping vistas over the Strait of Gibraltar.
Busy central square and transport hub known for its fountains, architecture, and everyday local life in the commercial core.
Semolina couscous often served with vegetables, chickpeas, and meat. It reflects Ceuta’s strong North African heritage and is a staple in many local homes.
Slow-cooked beef or lamb stew with Moroccan spices, almonds, and prunes. A classic festive dish showing Ceuta’s blend of Andalusian and Maghrebi cooking.
Fresh local tuna prepared grilled or stewed. Ceuta’s position by the Strait makes tuna central to local seafood cuisine and everyday eating.
Established restaurant known for refined seafood and Andalusian cuisine in a polished setting. A reliable choice for a more formal meal in Ceuta.
Popular traditional venue for seafood, rice dishes, and local favorites. Casual atmosphere with a strong local following.
Well-known casual spot for tapas, fried fish, and everyday Andalusian dishes. Good for sampling local flavors without a formal setting.
Moderate for Spain: lodging is often fair, meals are reasonably priced, and local buses are low cost, though ferry-related travel can raise overall trip costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Ceuta 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 Ceuta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Málaga to Ceuta ferries use the to Port of Ceuta port pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Ceuta ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Ceuta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Restaurante Bugao (0.3km), Restaurante El Refectorio (0.5km), Restaurante La Columna (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Ceuta.
Available at Port of Ceuta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Ceuta: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Ceuta.
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