The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tangier to Málaga
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
36
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tangier to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tangier to Málaga will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 36 ferries that leave Tangier for Málaga on Tue, Mar 17, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 17 the direct ferries cover the 163 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Mar 17 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.
MOROCCO STAR
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
AL ANDALUS EXPRESS
AL ANDALUS EXPRESS
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VILLA DE AGAETE
VILLA DE AGAETE
VILLA DE AGAETE
VILLA DE AGAETE
VILLA DE AGAETETravel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Tangier to Málaga
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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 88 nautical miles (163 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tangier to Málaga Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h31 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Ferries | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Tangier to Málaga ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tangier to Málaga ferries for today, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AL ANDALUS EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 17 | |||||
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 12:01 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:31 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 3:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 3:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 4:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 5:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 5:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 6:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 7:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 8:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 9:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 10:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 10:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 12:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 12:45 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AL ANDALUS EXPRESS | 1:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 1:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 3:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 3:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 4:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 6:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 7:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 9:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 9:15 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tangier to Málaga
Ferries from Tangier to Málaga run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 46 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 88 nautical miles (163 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 310 sailings per week. Ferries from Tangier to Málaga are available to foot passengers.




Distance 88 nautical miles (163 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Ferries per day 46 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 310 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 00:01 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Balearia, FRS Ferries, Naviera Armas, Africa Morocco Link from Tangier to MálagaYou can travel by ferry between Tangier to Málaga with Balearia, FRS Ferries, Naviera Armas, Africa Morocco Link for as low as $25 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Tangier to Málaga
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popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Tangier to Málaga
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant Le Mirage (0.7km)
- Restaurant La Corniche (0.9km)
- Restaurant La Piscine (1km)
- Main companies are Taxi Tanger and Grand Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 19, Stop: Tanger Med Port
- 24 hours
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant El Tangerino (0.3km)
- Restaurant Le Saveur du Poisson (0.7km)
- Restaurant La Fabrique (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Tangier and Taxi Maroc.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Tangier Ville Stop
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