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Málaga to Melilla Ferry: Baleà ria, Car and Resident Discount
With Balearia · 12 to 14 weekly departures · 6 hours - 8 hours
The ferry from Málaga to Melilla is run by Baleà ria, which operates the route as a public service. It leaves from the Málaga maritime terminal and arrives at the port of Melilla, with sailings almost every day.
It is a half-day crossing: it departs in the afternoon and arrives in Melilla at night. The timetable shows the exact departure for your date.
Residents registered in Melilla get 75% off the passenger fare, not on the car. It is a domestic route: you travel with a DNI, NIE or passport, with no customs.
For other ways to reach Melilla, see AlmerÃa (the shortest) and Motril (fewer sailings per week).
Málaga to Melilla ferry timetable
Below are the sailings for the date you choose. Weekday, Saturday and Sunday sailings are not the same: the timetable shows the one that applies each day.
From Melilla to Málaga
The return has its own page: Melilla Málaga ferry.
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Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Who runs the Málaga Melilla ferry
Today it is run by Baleà ria. Baleà ria has bought almost all of Naviera Armas's routes, including the Alborán ones, at the end of June. If you were looking for it as Trasmediterránea, this is it: it may be sold at the same time under the Armas brand, but that sale immediately redirects to Baleà ria.
What sets this route apart is that it is a public service, with frequency obligations and maximum passenger fares. Tickets bought under the previous brand remain valid; some changes require a new booking in Baleà ria's system.
Málaga to Melilla ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent price for one adult without a car. Baleà ria runs this route under a public service contract and its subsidy sets maximum passenger fares. Your price depends on:
- The seat or cabin.
- The car, which is paid separately according to its size.
- Being a Melilla resident: it is deducted from the passenger fare.
Málaga Melilla ferry for Melilla residents
If you are registered 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 that you are a resident in the search tool at iloveferry.com/ferris: the price you see already includes it.
- Proof is a valid 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 provide proof for your children if they travel with you.
It is the route with the most residents travelling: on key dates, book the return to Melilla first.
More detail in Ceuta and Melilla resident discount.
Large family discount on the Málaga Melilla ferry
On regular domestic maritime transport, a general large family gets a 20% discount and a special one 50%. Bring the valid card. If you are also a resident, ask us before booking whether the two discounts can be combined.
Summary in ferry with large family discount.
Málaga to Melilla ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike, van or motorhome. State the type, make and model when you search: if what you declared does not match what you board with, the port may charge the difference. It is a domestic route: there is no customs procedure, but in summer and on long weekends it is best to arrive with time to spare.
Travelling with a dog on the Málaga Melilla ferry
For Melilla, Baleà ria's rules require a microchip, a rabies vaccination within the last twelve months and the animal's European passport. Some seats and cabins accept pets, and there is a kennel on the outside deck or in the hold depending on the ship. Add the dog when you book. Travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Málaga and Melilla
Port of Málaga
Port of Melilla
How to get to the port of Málaga
The ferry leaves from the maritime terminal in the port of Málaga, right next to the centre. The boarding deadline is on your boarding pass. With a car, follow the signs for boarding to Melilla inside the port area.
Arriving in Melilla
The port of Melilla is on the Ribera quay, inside the city. As you arrive at night, if you depend on a taxi or on someone picking you up, arrange it in good time.
Documents for travelling from Málaga 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 are not travelling with both parents, travel authorisation.
- Residents: an up-to-date certificate of registration.
If you continue from Melilla into Morocco overland, that border does require a passport: check the requirements for your nationality.
I Love Ferry tips for Málaga Melilla
- Coming back from holiday: book the return to Melilla first, as it fills up before the outbound.
- Easterly sea: if sea conditions require it, the ferry company may delay or cancel. Keep your booking reference and check your sailing before going to the port.
- Car: declare the vehicle correctly; changing it at the port costs money.
- Residents: bring your certificate of registration; without it, the discount does not apply.
Why book Málaga Melilla with I Love Ferry
- You tick resident and see the price with the 75% already applied.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If there is a change or cancellation because of bad weather, a person on our team looks after you.
Other ways to get to Melilla by ferry
- AlmerÃa Melilla ferry: the shortest, if you live in eastern Andalusia.
- Motril Melilla ferry: from Granada, with few sailings a week.
Frequently asked questions about the Málaga Melilla ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the ferry from Málaga to Melilla?
Baleà ria, which runs the route as a public service from the maritime terminal in Málaga to the port of Melilla.
How long does the ferry from Málaga to Melilla take?
It is a crossing of several hours: you leave in the afternoon and arrive at night. The duration of each sailing is in the timetable.
How much discount do I get if I am a Melilla resident?
75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, and you must prove your registration (empadronamiento).
Do I need a passport to go to Melilla from Málaga?
No: it is a domestic route and a DNI, NIE or passport is valid. If your passport is foreign and you live in Spain, also bring your residence card.
Can I take my car on the Málaga Melilla ferry?
Yes. State the type, make and model when you search. The car is paid separately and gets no resident discount.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference: according to the ferry company's conditions, the sailing is changed or the amount is refunded. Check your sailing before going to the port.
Which port is best for getting to Melilla: Málaga, AlmerÃa or Motril?
AlmerÃa is the shortest crossing, Málaga has the most service and Motril the fewest weekly sailings. Choose according to where you are leaving from and whether you are taking a car.
Can I travel with a dog from Málaga to Melilla?
Yes. Baleà ria requires a microchip, a rabies vaccination within the last twelve months and the animal's European passport. Add it when you book.
Is there a large family discount on this route?
Yes, because it is a domestic route: 20% for general and 50% for special. Ask first whether it can be combined with the resident discount.
Are Trasmediterránea tickets still valid?
Yes: bookings under the previous brand remain valid, although some changes require a new booking in Baleà ria's system.
Ferry deals to Melilla
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