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Málaga to Melilla Ferry Route Guide
The Málaga–Melilla ferry connects the Costa del Sol with the Spanish city of Melilla on the North African coast. Baleària publishes this route in its network.
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The Málaga–Melilla ferry connects the Costa del Sol with the Spanish city of Melilla on the North African coast. Baleària publishes this route in its network.
Compare departure and arrival dates as well as clock times.
Check the accommodation available on your sailing.
Use Málaga’s passenger-terminal directions rather than a generic marina address.
Travelling the other way? Read the Melilla to Málaga return guide for departure and onward-travel planning.
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Departure and arrival ports
Málaga and Melilla ferry ports
Departure
Málaga Ferry Port
A Mediterranean city of art, Moorish heritage and beaches with a direct ferry to Melilla Málaga has transformed from a gateway to the Costa del Sol into one of southern Spain’s strongest city-break destinations. A compact historic centre, major museums, Mediterranean beaches and excellent food make it easy to spend several days here before or after a ferry crossing.
Arrival
Melilla Ferry Port
A distinctive Spanish Mediterranean city with historic fortifications and direct ferries to Andalusia Melilla is a Spanish city on the North African Mediterranean coast, combining European urban design with North African geography and a long history as a fortified port.
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Route information reviewed on 12 September 2026. Check the operator’s current timetable and service notices before travel.
Connect the Málaga to Melilla crossing with your land journey
Build the itinerary in sailing order: reach the departure terminal at Málaga, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Melilla. Compare that full sequence with the route in the booking result; a place name alone does not identify the quay or the passenger entrance.
Plan the two ends of the crossing: Málaga departure and local travel guide · Melilla arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Melilla. Use the Melilla to Málaga guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Melilla may differ from the outward trip.
Map orientation: Málaga area in Google Maps · Melilla area in Google Maps.
The map searches show the named places. Use the terminal address and reporting instructions on your operator confirmation for navigation to check-in.
Common planning questions
Málaga to Melilla ferry FAQs
Which operator lists the Málaga to Melilla route?
Baleària publish route information for this crossing. Follow the operator links on this page for the latest timetable and service notices.
How long is the crossing?
Use the departure and arrival times for the sailing you select, including the arrival date and local time zone. Published route descriptions are a planning guide rather than a guarantee for every departure.
How do I compare ferry tickets?
Open the ferry search page and enter the two ports, travel dates and passenger details. Add your vehicle where required. If your preferred service is not listed, consult the operator’s published timetable.
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