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Melilla to AlmerÃa Ferry: The Shortest Crossing to the Mainland
With Balearia · 1 to 3 daily departures · 5 hours - 8 hours
The ferry from Melilla to AlmerÃa is the shortest way to cross to the mainland from the autonomous city. It leaves from the port of Melilla and arrives at the port of AlmerÃa, in the centre of the city.
It is run by Baleà ria, which has bought almost all of Armas's routes. You may also see the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria), but the booking ends up with Baleà ria. The timetable for your date tells you which ship sails.
If you are registered as a resident in Melilla, the passenger fare has a 75% discount, but the car does not. It is a domestic route: DNI, NIE or passport, no customs.
There are departures several days a week and, depending on the date, more than one a day. Check it in the timetable.
Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures for the date you choose with their duration. It is the route with the most variety between Melilla and the mainland: there may be a daytime and an overnight departure, and ships of different speeds. Choose according to whether you prefer to arrive by day or by night.
The return, towards Melilla: AlmerÃa Melilla ferry.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Who runs the Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry
It is run by Baleà ria, which has bought almost all the routes of the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria) (the Alborán lines, including this one, were integrated on 30 June).
The route may be sold at the same time under the Armas brand, but that sale immediately redirects to Baleà ria: the traveller may see the Armas brand, but the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a car. It changes with the day, the seat or cabin, the car and whether you are a resident. On long weekends and at the start of September demand goes up.
Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry for Melilla residents
If you are registered as a resident in Melilla, the passenger ticket has a 75% discount on domestic routes. The discount does not apply to the car, only to the passenger fare.
- Say you are a resident in the search on iloveferry.com/ferris: the price you see already includes it.
- Proof is your current certificate of residence (empadronamiento) plus your DNI, NIE or passport. If you travel with a Moroccan or Algerian passport and a residence card, bring both documents.
- Also prove the residence of your children if they travel with you.
Because it is the shortest crossing, it is the one that takes the least time out of short stays.
More detail in Ceuta and Melilla resident discount.
Large family discount on the Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry
General large family: 20%; special: 50%. It is the national discount; bring the card. Ask first whether it can be combined with the resident discount. Large family on the ferry.
Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry with a car
You can board a car, motorbike or van. State the type, make and model when you search. AlmerÃa has the A-7 motorway towards Málaga and Murcia, a good gateway if your destination is in the east. Domestic route: no customs.
Travelling with a dog on the Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry
For Melilla, Baleà ria's help centre asks for a microchip, an anti-rabies vaccination from the last twelve months and the animal's European passport. There are seats and cabins that accept pets, and a kennel on the outer deck or in the hold depending on the ship. Add the dog when you book. Travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports in Melilla and AlmerÃa
Port of Melilla
How to get to the port of Melilla
The port of Melilla is at the Ribera quay, within the city. Arrive in good time: during the holidays there is a queue of cars. Bring the ID document of all travellers.
Arriving at the port of AlmerÃa
The port of AlmerÃa is at the Ribera quay, in the centre of the city. The train and bus station is a short distance away, and there is road access towards Granada, Murcia and Málaga.
Documents for travelling from Melilla to AlmerÃa
Domestic route: a valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough. If your passport is Moroccan or Algerian and you live in Spain, also bring your residence card.
- Minors: their own document and, if they are not travelling with both parents, travel authorisation.
- Resident: up-to-date certificate of residence (empadronamiento).
I Love Ferry tips for Melilla to AlmerÃa
- Compare the duration of each departure: it varies a lot from one to another.
- Overnight departure: if there is a cabin, you save a night in a hotel.
- Levante wind: it can delay or cancel a departure; keep your booking reference.
- Certificate of residence: it is what activates the 75%.
Why book Melilla to AlmerÃa with I Love Ferry
- You tick resident and see the price with the discount.
- You see all the departures of the day and choose.
- A person looks after you if they change or cancel.
Other routes from Melilla
- Melilla Málaga Ferry: longer, with more service.
- Melilla Motril Ferry: the port for Granada.
Frequently asked questions about the Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs Melilla to AlmerÃa?
Baleà ria, which has bought almost all of Armas's routes. It may appear under the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria), but the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
How long does the Melilla to AlmerÃa ferry take?
It is the shortest crossing between Melilla and the mainland. The duration of each departure is in the timetable.
Is there a fast ferry from Melilla to AlmerÃa?
The previous page mentioned a fast service on the route. The timetable shows the duration of each departure and with it you can see whether there is one on your date.
How much discount do Melilla residents get?
75% of the passenger fare on domestic routes. It does not apply to the car.
Do I need a passport to go from Melilla to AlmerÃa?
No, it is a domestic route: a DNI, NIE or passport is valid. With a foreign passport, also bring your residence card.
Can I take my car?
Yes. State the type, make and model when you book. There is no customs on this route.
Which route suits me from Melilla: AlmerÃa, Málaga or Motril?
AlmerÃa is the shortest; Málaga has more service; Motril leaves you in Granada with fewer departures a week.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference and we will handle the change or refund according to the ferry company's conditions.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with a microchip, an anti-rabies vaccination from the last twelve months and the animal's European passport, according to Baleà ria's help centre.
Is there a large family discount?
Yes, because it is a domestic route: 20% general and 50% special. Ask whether it can be combined with the resident discount.
Ferry deals to AlmerÃa
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