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Motril to Melilla Ferry: From the Port of Granada, with a Car
With Balearia · 3 to 4 weekly departures · 5 hours - 7 hours
The ferry from Motril to Melilla leaves from the port of Motril, about 70 km from Granada, and arrives at the port of Melilla. It is not daily: it has few departures a week.
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.
Residents of Melilla get 75% off the passenger fare, not on the car. It is a domestic route: DNI, NIE or passport, no customs.
If your date has no departure, try AlmerÃa or Málaga.
Motril to Melilla ferry timetable
Here you can see the departures for the date you choose. As there are few a week, if your day does not appear, look at the neighbouring days or change port.
Back to Motril: Melilla Motril 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 Motril to Melilla ferry
The route is run by Baleà ria, which has bought almost all of the routes of the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). This route is sold at the same time under the Armas brand, but that sale quickly redirects to Baleà ria: the traveller may see the Armas brand, but the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
Motril to Melilla ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a car. It depends on the date, on the seat or cabin, on the car and on whether you are a resident. With few departures, car spaces sell out fast during the holidays.
Motril to Melilla ferry for Melilla residents
If you are registered as a resident in Melilla (certificate of registration, empadronamiento), 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 form at iloveferry.com/ferris: the price you see already includes it.
- Proof is a current certificate of registration (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 status of your children if they travel with you.
To return to Melilla from Granada, book with time to spare: with few departures a week, missing a date means waiting.
More detail on the residents' discount for Ceuta and Melilla.
Large family discount on the Motril to Melilla ferry
20% general and 50% special, on domestic maritime routes. Bring your card and ask whether it can be combined with the resident discount. Large family discount on the ferry.
Motril to Melilla ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike or van. State the type, make and model when searching. The port of Motril is reached by the A-7 and, from Granada, by the A-44. Domestic route: no customs.
Travelling with a dog on the Motril to Melilla ferry
For Melilla, Baleà ria's help centre asks for a microchip, a rabies vaccine from the last twelve months and the animal's European pet passport. There are seats and cabins that accept pets and a kennel on the outer deck or car deck depending on the ship. Add the dog when booking. Travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Motril and Melilla
Port of Motril
Port of Melilla
How to get to the port of Motril
The port of Motril is on the coast of Granada, in its own port area. You reach it by the A-7 from AlmerÃa and Málaga and by the A-44 from Granada.
Arriving in Melilla
The port of Melilla is at the Ribera quay, inside the city. You get to the centre on foot or by taxi.
Documents for travelling from Motril to Melilla
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 do not travel with both parents, travel authorisation.
- Resident: an up-to-date certificate of registration (empadronamiento).
I Love Ferry tips for Motril to Melilla
- Look at the alternatives first: AlmerÃa has more departures and may save you days of waiting.
- Book with time to spare if you are returning from holiday: few departures, limited spaces.
- Car: state the measurements correctly.
- Documents: keep your certificate of registration (empadronamiento) to hand if you are a resident.
Why book Motril to Melilla with I Love Ferry
- You see which ferry company sails each day.
- You tick resident and see the 75%.
- A person looks after you if there is a change or a cancellation.
Other routes to Melilla
- AlmerÃa Melilla ferry: more departures.
- Málaga Melilla ferry: the one with the most service.
Frequently asked questions about the Motril to Melilla ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the Motril to Melilla ferry?
Baleà ria. This route is sold at the same time under the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria), but the booking ends up with Baleà ria, which has bought almost all of Armas's routes.
How many departures are there from Motril to Melilla?
Few a week; it is not daily. Check your date in the timetable.
Where is the port of Motril?
On the coast of Granada, about 70 km from the capital. You reach it by the A-7 and the A-44.
How much discount do I get as a Melilla resident?
75% on the passenger fare. It does not apply to the car.
Do I need a passport to go from Motril to Melilla?
No, it is a domestic route: DNI, NIE or passport. With a foreign passport, also bring your residence card.
Can I take a car?
Yes. State the type, make and model when booking. There is no customs.
Which port suits me best for going to Melilla?
AlmerÃa if you want speed, Málaga if you want more service and Motril if you are leaving from Granada.
What do I do if the departure is cancelled because of wind?
Write to us with your booking reference. With few departures a week, it is best to change date or port soon.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with a microchip, a rabies vaccine from the last twelve months and the animal's European pet passport.
Is there a large family discount?
Yes: 20% general and 50% special. Ask whether it can be combined with the resident discount.
Ferry deals to Melilla
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