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Algiers to Barcelona Ferry: Return with a Car, Tax and Entry Documents
With Balearia · from 17 h
The Algiers to Barcelona ferry is operated by Baleà ria between the port of Algiers and the port of Barcelona. It is an overnight crossing with a cabin and there are few departures a week: check in the search which days there is a ship.
If you live in Spain and are not an EU citizen, to return you need a valid passport and your valid residence permit, or a Schengen visa. If you have neither, do not buy the ticket.
With a car, a fuel tax is charged on leaving Algeria, which Baleà ria includes in the ticket, and the car must leave with the person who imported it.
GNV has no line from Algeria to Spanish ports.
Algiers Barcelona ferry timetable
There are few departures a week and the crossing includes the night. In the search you see the days and times for your date, with the local time of each port, which may differ from Spanish time. First look for which days there is a ship: they decide your return.
In summer, spaces with a car and a cabin sell out months in advance; if you are returning in September, book early.
From Barcelona to Algiers
For the outward journey, see the Barcelona Algiers ferry page.
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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 Algiers to Barcelona take?
Less than a day, with the night on board. The duration of each departure is shown in the timetable. Add the exit checks in Algeria, which take longer with a car in summer, and disembarkation in Barcelona.
Who runs the ferry from Algiers to Barcelona
The route is operated by Baleà ria, which links Algiers with Barcelona and Valencia. It is the ferry company of the lines between Spain and Algeria that we sell: those run by the former Naviera Armas passed to it.
GNV has routes to Algeria from Sète and Civitavecchia, not to Spanish ports.
Algiers Barcelona ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent price for one adult without a vehicle. The car is paid depending on type and dimensions; enter the make and model when you search to see the exact price.
On the departure from Algeria, Baleà ria includes in the ticket the fuel tax that Algeria charges on cars leaving, so you do not pay it separately at the port. With other ferry companies it is paid at the port, in cash and in dinars. Check the breakdown in your booking.
Algiers Barcelona ferry with a car
Most people returning from Algeria do so with a fully loaded car. To put it on board, bring these printed:
- The carte grise (vehicle registration document), not crossed out and without temporary plates.
- If the driver is not the owner, an original written authorisation signed by both and stamped by a notary, town hall or public body, with a copy of both people's ID card or passport.
- The passport and driving licence of each driver.
The car must leave with the person who imported it. In summer, between 15 June and 15 September, Algeria has prevented new cars or cars under three years old, vans and goods vehicles from boarding in Algiers: ask us before booking if this affects you.
Before departure, Algerian customs requires formalities: confirm the procedure in advance on its official website.
Returning from Algeria to Spain with a dog
Baleà ria allows travel with a dog: up to 10 kg in a carrier in the lounges, a pet-friendly cabin for a maximum of two animals and a kennel on some ships. Add it when you book.
To enter Spain from Algeria, the dog must meet EU requirements: a microchip, a current rabies vaccination and health documentation. Arrange them in good time; for the exact requirements from Algeria, ask an official vet. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: cabin and food
Rosalind Franklin · Balearia
Seats
Sirena seat
Standard seat
Neptuno seat
More comfortable seat
Other options
Cafeteria
Open seating in common areas
No assigned seat: you travel in the cafeteria and the common areas.
The ports of Algiers and Barcelona
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Algiers
The port of Algiers is in the centre of the capital, next to the bay. It is about 20 km from the airport. If you are coming from Tizi Ouzou, count about 100 km; from Constantine, about 380 km. With a car, allow plenty of time for the journey.
Baleà ria publishes the opening hours of the Algiers port area in its help centre: check them for your departure and arrive early, especially with a car.
Arriving in Barcelona: how to continue your journey
The ship arrives at the port of Barcelona, at one of its ferry terminals; the one on your ticket is the one that counts. With a car, you leave via the city ring roads towards the AP-7 and the motorways of the rest of Spain and France. Without a car, the port is next to the centre and you can leave by taxi or public transport.
As it is a port in the Schengen area, there is a document check on disembarking.
Documents to return from Algiers to Spain by ferry
If you live in Spain and have an Algerian passport
- A valid Algerian passport.
- Your valid residence permit for Spain (the residence card) or, if you do not have it, a Schengen visa. With a visa, do not buy the ticket until you have it confirmed.
- Residents in another Schengen country need their current residence permit.
If you have Spanish-Algerian dual nationality
Algeria considers you a full Algerian citizen; it may require you to leave with your Algerian passport. Confirm with your consulate. In Spain you enter with your Spanish passport without a visa.
If you are a Spanish or EU citizen
A valid passport. To enter Algeria you got the visa; to return, only the passport.
Algerian minors: a parental authorisation valid for three months and departure with an Algerian passport. The dinar cannot be taken out of Algeria: declare cash if you exceed the thresholds.
I Love Ferry tips for the Algiers Barcelona ferry
- Check the expiry date of your residence permit before buying the return ticket.
- Buy the outward and return tickets at the same time: with few departures, being left without a return space is the most common problem in September.
- Print everything: passports, carte grise, owner's authorisation, ticket.
- Keep medication and documents with you: the vehicle deck is closed during the crossing.
- Arrive early with a car: exit checks in Algeria are slow in summer.
Why book the Algiers Barcelona ferry with I Love Ferry
- We explain which documents you are asked for to return depending on your passport.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You see the price with a car and a cabin, with no surprises over the fuel tax.
- Personal service from Jávea if your departure changes.
Other ways to return from Algeria to Spain
- Algiers Valencia ferry: if you live in the Levante area.
- Oran Valencia ferry, Oran Alicante ferry and Oran AlmerÃa ferry: from western Algeria.
- Barcelona Algiers ferry: the outward journey.
Frequently asked questions about the Algiers Barcelona ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a direct ferry from Algiers to Barcelona?
Yes, with Baleà ria, with few departures a week and an overnight crossing. Check the days for your date in the search.
I am Algerian and live in Spain: what do I need to return from Algeria?
A valid Algerian passport and your valid residence permit for Spain; without it, a Schengen visa. Bring everything printed.
What if my residence permit has expired or is being renewed?
Before buying, ask your consulate or the Spanish immigration office which document you can use to return. Without a valid document, they may refuse you boarding or entry.
I have dual nationality: which passport do I return with?
Algeria considers you a full Algerian citizen and may require you to leave with your Algerian passport. Confirm with your consulate; in Spain you enter with your Spanish one.
Do I have to pay the fuel tax when leaving with a car?
Algeria charges it on cars leaving. Baleà ria includes it in the ticket; with other ferry companies it is paid at the port, in cash and in dinars.
What papers do I need to put the car on board in Algiers?
A carte grise that is not crossed out and without temporary plates, a notarised authorisation if you are not the owner, a passport and a driving licence. All printed.
Can I leave the car in Algeria?
No: it must leave with the person who imported it, unless there is a justification.
Is there a GNV ferry from Algeria to Spain?
No. GNV only links Algeria with Sète and Civitavecchia. To return to Spain, the ferry company is Baleà ria.
Is a cabin or a reclining seat better on the return?
A cabin, if you can: the crossing is overnight and with children it is appreciated.
How early should I arrive at the port of Algiers?
With plenty of time to spare if you have a car. Baleà ria publishes the port area hours and your ticket shows the boarding cut-off time.
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