How to travel from Málaga to Tangier

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Compare flight and ferry for Málaga to Tangier

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tangier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €114.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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€36

Average price

Cheapest

€114

Average price

2h 21m

Average total duration

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1h 21m

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4h 5m

Average total duration

2h 5m

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2h 0m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.5 - 1.0kg

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Balearia

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Ryanair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Málaga to Tangier

How to get from Málaga to Tangier by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Málaga to Tangier is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 2391
    11:05 PM0h50
    Malaga Airport
    10:55 PMTangier Ibn Battuta Airport
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 2391
    11:05 PM0h50
    Malaga Airport
    10:55 PMTangier Ibn Battuta Airport
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2391
    11:05 PM0h50
    Malaga Airport
    10:55 PMTangier Ibn Battuta Airport
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IberiaIB508 · IB1361
    11:30 PM13h15
    Malaga Airport
    11:45 AMTangier Ibn Battuta Airport
    901One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2112 · VY7364
    11:55 PM7h35
    Malaga Airport
    6:30 AMTangier Ibn Battuta Airport
    1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2124 · VY7364
    8:05 PM11h25
    Malaga Airport
    6:30 AMTangier Ibn Battuta Airport
    2161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Naviera Armas S.A.VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
    9:45 PM1h30
    Port of Algeciras
    10:15 PMPort de Tanger Med
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Naviera Armas S.A.VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
    2:45 PM1h30
    Port of Algeciras
    3:15 PMPort de Tanger Med
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Naviera Armas S.A.VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
    8:00 AM1h30
    Port of Algeciras
    8:30 AMPort de Tanger Med
    341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Tangier

Travel to Tangier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Málaga to Tangier.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Tangier including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Tangier is a ferry with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Tangier:

A ferry is €78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Tangier costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Tangier is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Tangier take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 5m.

Bus takes on average 8h 27m.

The distance from Málaga to Tangier is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Tangier is:
  • Around 44 ferries per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Tangier as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Tangier:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Algeciras and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Tangier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Balearia, Naviera Armas S.A., FRS Iberia, Africa Morocco Link to go to Tangier by ferry.
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Tangier by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc to go to Tangier by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Tangier with the following travel companies:
  • 44 direct ferries per day with Balearia, Naviera Armas S.A., FRS Iberia, Africa Morocco Link.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Tangier often also extend their vacation to go to Tarifa, Marrakesh, Gibraltar, Barcelona, Algeciras. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tangier and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tangier to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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