- Must visit
Museo Picasso Málaga
Major museum in the Buenavista Palace with a strong collection of works by Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
48
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 $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 48 ferries that leave Tangier for Málaga on Tue, Jun 16, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 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 59 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 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
AVEMAR DOS
VILLA DE AGAETE
CEUTA JET
VILLA DE AGAETE
CECILIA PAYNEOmio 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 $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 88 nautical miles (163 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Tangier to Málaga:
A ferry is $359 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tangier to Málaga costing on average $396 (€320).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Tangier to Málaga ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KATTEGAT | 2:00 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 | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 4:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 6:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 8:01 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:31 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 10:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 10:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 10:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 12:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 12:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 1:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 12:01 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 2:31 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 1:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 4:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 4:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 4:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 4:01 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:31 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 5:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 6:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 7:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 8:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 10:15 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 10:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0h59 | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Tangier to Málaga run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $26 (€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 308 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 $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 46 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 308 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
Major museum in the Buenavista Palace with a strong collection of works by Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Contemporary art branch of the Pompidou, known for its colorful waterfront cube and rotating international exhibitions at Muelle Uno.
Art museum focused on 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting, housed in a restored palace in the old town.
Málaga's best-known shopping street, celebrated for elegant architecture, festive decorations, and constant city-center atmosphere.
Classic viewpoint above the city, especially popular for sweeping views over Málaga, the port, and the coastline.
Popular waterfront promenade by the port with sea views, public art, and an especially photogenic atmosphere at sunset.
Fresh sardines skewered on reeds and grilled over open coals on the beach. This is one of Málaga’s most iconic traditional foods, especially in seaside chiringuitos.
A chilled soup made with almonds, garlic, olive oil, bread, and usually grapes or melon. It is a classic Málaga dish, especially valued in hot weather.
A thick cold tomato soup from nearby Antequera, usually richer than gazpacho and often topped with egg and ham or tuna. It is widely eaten in Málaga province.
Popular traditional tapas bar serving classic Andalusian dishes in a busy, casual setting. Well known for dependable food and central location.
Historic Málaga bodega and restaurant near the center, famous for Andalusian dishes, local wine, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Established restaurant and wine bar known for regional cuisine, tasting menus, and strong Andalusian wine selection in an elegant setting.
Generally moderate for Spain. Tapas bars and local menus are good value, while beachfront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes and casual spots, and about 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Tipping is modest, not mandatory.
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