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AlmerÃa to Melilla Ferry: Fast or Overnight Ship, Car, Discount
With Balearia · 1 to 3 daily departures · 5 hours - 8 hours
The AlmerÃa to Melilla ferry is operated by Baleà ria between the port of AlmerÃa and the port of Melilla. There are fast ships by day and conventional ships at night, with cabins, almost every day of the week.
It is a domestic route: a valid ID card (DNI), NIE or passport is enough. Residents of Melilla get a 75% discount on the passenger fare, but not on the car.
Large families get 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger fare, with a valid certificate.
If you see the Naviera Armas brand or were looking for the line as Trasmediterránea, this is it: Baleà ria has bought almost all of Armas' routes and the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
AlmerÃa Melilla ferry timetable
According to the usual schedule there are two types of departure: a fast ship by day and a conventional ferry at night, with a cabin. In the search you see those for your date, with the ship, departure time and arrival time, and which days there is no sailing.
The overnight ship arrives in Melilla in the morning: you make the most of the whole day. The fast ship drops you in Melilla in the afternoon, the same day.
From Melilla to AlmerÃa
The return has its own page: Melilla AlmerÃa ferry.
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Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from AlmerÃa to Melilla take?
It depends on the ship: the fast one crosses in a few hours and the conventional overnight one takes a night. In the timetable you see the duration of each departure. The distance between ports is about 176 km, so no ship is much faster than the fast one.
Who runs the ferry from AlmerÃa to Melilla
The route is operated by Baleà ria, which has bought almost all the routes of the former Naviera Armas (the Alborán assets, in June). The route may be sold at the same time under the Armas brand, but that sale quickly redirects to Baleà ria. If you were looking for it as Trasmediterránea, this is it.
On this route Baleà ria has fast ships, which cross in a few hours, and conventional overnight ferries, with different types of cabin, also for travelling with a pet. Its Baleà ria Club programme earns points on every trip.
AlmerÃa Melilla ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent price for one adult without a vehicle. The total depends on:
- The ship: the fast one and the overnight one have different fares.
- The accommodation: a reclining seat or a cabin.
- The car: it is paid separately, depending on type and dimensions; enter the make and model when you search.
- Your status: being a Melilla resident or a large family reduces the passenger fare, not the car.
Melilla resident discount: AlmerÃa Melilla ferry
Residents of Melilla get a 75% discount on the passenger ticket on domestic routes. It does not apply to the car or to extras such as the cabin.
- Say that you are a resident in the search at iloveferry.com/ferris.
- Prove your residence with a valid certificate of registration (empadronamiento) and your DNI, NIE or passport; the ferry company or the agency can check it electronically.
- More information in resident discount for Ceuta and Melilla.
AlmerÃa Melilla ferry with a large family
The regulations give 20% to a general large family and 50% to a special one on regular domestic sea transport. Bring your valid certificate and check when booking that the fare applies it. More information in ferry with large-family discount.
AlmerÃa Melilla ferry with a car
Taking the car is common: people from Melilla use it to go to and from the mainland. Enter the vehicle type, make and model when you search to see the exact price.
- Bring the vehicle registration document and your driving licence.
- Arrive with time to spare: with a car, boarding starts earlier than on foot. The cut-off time is on your ticket.
- The resident discount does not apply to the car, only to the passenger.
With the alternative from Málaga or Motril to Melilla you can save kilometres depending on where you are coming from: see them in the alternatives.
Travelling to Melilla with a dog from AlmerÃa
Baleà ria accepts pets: a carrier of up to 10 kg in the lounges, a pet-friendly cabin for a maximum of two animals of up to 30 kg each, and a kennel on deck or in the vehicle deck depending on the ship. For Melilla a microchip, a rabies vaccination from the last twelve months and a European passport are required. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: cabin, seat and food
On the overnight ship, the cabin is the most comfortable option: there are inside and outside cabins, doubles and quadruples, and pet-friendly cabins. On the fast ship you travel in a reclining seat. Luggage is what you can carry yourself if you go on foot; with a car, the garage is not opened during the crossing, so take up what you need.
The ports of AlmerÃa and Melilla
Port of Melilla
How to get to the port of AlmerÃa
Ferries to Melilla leave from the AlmerÃa ferry terminal, on the Muelle de Ribera, next to the city centre and well connected with the airport and the motorways. With a car, follow the boarding signs for Melilla. We recommend arriving at the port about 90 minutes early with a car and about 45 minutes on foot.
Arriving in Melilla: the port and the border with Nador
The port of Melilla is a few minutes from the town centre. As it is a Spanish city, you arrive without Moroccan passport control. If your destination is in Morocco, the Beni Enzar border is nearby: there a passport is required and you go through Moroccan police and customs control.
Documents to travel to Melilla by ferry
This is a domestic route within Spain: adults need a valid ID card (DNI), NIE or passport. With a resident or large-family discount, bring the document that proves it. With a car, the vehicle registration document and driving licence. With a pet, its European passport.
If you have a Moroccan passport or are a non-EU national, to travel you need your passport and your valid residence permit for Spain, or the relevant visa. If you live in Morocco and are going to Melilla, a special regime applies: check your case with the consulate. To cross from Melilla to Nador, a passport.
I Love Ferry tips for the AlmerÃa Melilla ferry
- Say that you are a resident in the search at iloveferry.com/ferris and bring your certificate of registration and DNI: the 75% is for the passenger fare only.
- Choose between fast and overnight: the fast one saves hours; the overnight one gives you a night in a bed and the whole day on arrival.
- With a car, arrive with time to spare and check the cut-off time on your ticket.
- Wind and sea can disrupt departures in the Alborán Sea: the ferry company gives notice and you can write to us with your booking reference.
- Compare Málaga and Motril if they are closer to you.
Why book the AlmerÃa Melilla ferry with I Love Ferry
- You tick resident, large family, car and pet when you search and the price is calculated for you.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You compare the fast and the overnight ship in the same search.
- If anything changes, a person from our team in Jávea will help you.
Other ways to get to Melilla by ferry
- Málaga Melilla ferry: if you are coming from Málaga or Granada.
- Motril Melilla ferry: from the port of Motril.
- Melilla AlmerÃa ferry: the return.
- AlmerÃa Nador ferry: if your destination is the Moroccan Rif, without going through Melilla.
Frequently asked questions about the AlmerÃa Melilla ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the AlmerÃa to Melilla ferry?
Baleà ria, with fast ships by day and conventional ones at night. It may also appear under the Naviera Armas brand, but the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
What discount do Melilla residents get?
75% on the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car or the cabin.
Which document proves that I am a Melilla resident?
A valid certificate of registration (empadronamiento) together with your DNI, NIE or passport. The ferry company or the agency can check it electronically.
Can the resident discount be combined with the large-family one?
Ask us before booking and we will tell you how it applies to your fare.
Can I go to Melilla with my ID card?
Yes. It is a domestic route and a valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough. A passport is needed to cross into Morocco.
I have a Moroccan passport and live in Spain: what do I need to travel to Melilla?
A valid passport and your valid residence permit for Spain, or the relevant visa. Check your case with the consulate or the immigration office if in doubt.
Is the fast ship or the overnight one better?
The fast one saves hours and sails by day. The overnight one lets you sleep in a cabin and arrive in the morning. With children or a lot of luggage, the overnight one is more comfortable.
Can I take my dog?
Yes. Baleà ria accepts a carrier up to 10 kg, a pet-friendly cabin or a kennel. For Melilla a microchip, a rabies vaccination from the last twelve months and a European passport are required.
What do I do if the ship is cancelled because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference. The ferry company gives notice of changes and, depending on the fare, you can change departure or ask for a refund.
Are there other ways to get to Melilla by ferry?
Yes: Málaga Melilla and Motril Melilla. Choose the port closest to your home and look at the calendar of each line.
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