What sails from Málaga
The port of Málaga's only passenger routes go to Melilla: 6 h 30 with Baleària, with several sailings a week. The Málaga – Tanger Med route listed at the port is freight only: we explain it on the Málaga – Tangier ferry page.
To cross to Morocco from Málaga, the usual thing is to drive to Algeciras and take Algeciras – Tanger Med, or to Motril in summer.
Access
Vehicles enter through the San Andrés access, on the west side, via the Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado; from there you link up with the A-45 and the A-7 by the Ronda Intermedia ring road.
Málaga-María Zambrano railway station is 1 km from the port, and the airport 10 km. There are two public underground car parks at Muelle Uno.
Málaga during OPE
Although it has no route to Morocco, Málaga is part of Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE), Spain's summer Strait-crossing operation, because of its ferries to Melilla. The port sets up a 12,803 m² area at San Andrés, a contingency area and a 7,800 m² pre-boarding zone on Muelle 4, with shade, water, toilets with showers and a children's area.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ferry from Málaga to Tangier?
Not for passengers. The Málaga – Tanger Med route carries freight only.
Can I go to Morocco via Melilla from Málaga?
Yes: the Málaga – Melilla ferry and then the Beni Ensar land border towards Nador. Allow for waits at the border.
How far is Algeciras from Málaga?
About 140 km, a little under two hours' driving without stops.
Sources (5)
Every figure on this page comes from a source consulted on the date shown.
- Puerto de Málaga · líneas regulares, 2026-11-11
- Puerto de Málaga · accesos, 2026-11-11
- Puerto de Málaga · Operación Paso del Estrecho, 2026-11-11
- Baleària · ferry Málaga – Melilla, 2026-11-11
- OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) (comparison site), 2026-11-11
