Ferry from Tangier to Algeciras
Overview
Looking for a ferry from Tangier to Algeciras? Haqqi Tours offers Tangier to Algeciras ferry tickets - foot passengers, cars, seats and cabins where they exist - confirmed in writing on WhatsApp. The crossing takes around 1 hour 30 minutes with FRS, Baleària, Armas Trasmediterránea and Intershipping, many a day (about 20 in high season), from Tanger Med port to Algeciras port. This guide covers the cost of the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras, the cheapest way to get a ticket, timetable and season, the ports, and how to book with us.
Highlights
- Ferry from Tangier to Algeciras in about 1 hour 30 minutes - fast ferries (about 1.5 hours) and conventional ferries (about 2.5 hours)
- Operated by FRS, Baleària, Armas Trasmediterránea and Intershipping
- Departs Tanger Med port, arrives Algeciras port
- Many a day (about 20 in high season) - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Tangier to Algeciras: every fare and operator checked for your dates
- Cars, motorbikes and bicycles carried - tell us the vehicle and we book the space
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Tangier to Algeciras crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Tangier to Algeciras at a glance
The ferry from Tangier to Algeciras in numbers, as operated by FRS, Baleària, Armas Trasmediterránea and Intershipping: around 1 hour 30 minutes at sea, about 45 km, many a day (about 20 in high season), on fast ferries (about 1.5 hours) and conventional ferries (about 2.5 hours). Departure from Tanger Med port; arrival at Algeciras port. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.
- Route: Tangier to Algeciras (about 45 km by sea)
- Operator: FRS, Baleària, Armas Trasmediterránea and Intershipping
- Crossing time: about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Vessels: fast ferries (about 1.5 hours) and conventional ferries (about 2.5 hours)
- Frequency: many a day (about 20 in high season)
- Departure port: Tanger Med port
- Arrival port: Algeciras port
- Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
Tanger Med to Algeciras is the busiest crossing between Morocco and Europe; the port is about 45 km east of Tangier city, so allow time for the road transfer, and in August only fixed-date tickets are accepted.
Return ferry from Algeciras to Tangier
The Algeciras to Tangier ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.
How much does the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras cost?
The cost of the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we verify the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost on WhatsApp, with the options side by side.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the electronic ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Tangier to Algeciras: how to pay less
The cheapest ferry ticket from Tangier to Algeciras is normally on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our booking desk applies:
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
- Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
- Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Tangier to Algeciras by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your travel date comes back by WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book ferry tickets from Tangier to Algeciras with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Tangier to Algeciras is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you tell us through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Tanger Med port and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Algeciras
Because a person books it, we can line the Tangier to Algeciras ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.
Timetable and season of the Tangier to Algeciras ferry
Many a day (about 20 in high season) - that is how frequently the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.
Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.
Departure: Tanger Med port
Tanger Med port is where the Tangier to Algeciras ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.
- Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Tangier to the port on request
- Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
- Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
- Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
Arrival: Algeciras port
Arrival is at Algeciras port. Algeciras is the Spanish port on the Bay of Gibraltar, the main ferry gateway to Tangier and Ceuta, with the Rock of Gibraltar across the bay. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your accommodation by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.
Onward journeys from Algeciras - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the crossing to fit.
On board the Tangier to Algeciras ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage
What is the Tangier to Algeciras ferry like on board? Fast ferries (about 1.5 hours) and conventional ferries (about 2.5 hours), with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
- Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
Things to do in Algeciras after the ferry
Algeciras is the Spanish port on the Bay of Gibraltar, the main ferry gateway to Tangier and Ceuta, with the Rock of Gibraltar across the bay. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: the Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Plaza Alta and Maria Cristina Park are all reachable from Algeciras port.
If you want the days in Algeciras organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.
Best time to take the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras
The ferry from Tangier to Algeciras runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Tangier to Algeciras?
Ferry versus plane between Tangier and Algeciras comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.
Why book your Tangier to Algeciras ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras: live fares checked across every operator for your dates, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the electronic ticket delivered by WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.
On board
- Children's fares by age band; infants normally free
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
- Vehicles carried on the car deck - book with the car's dimensions
Before you travel
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early, vehicles 60-90 minutes; more on international crossings
- Arrival at Algeciras port - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
- Departure from Tanger Med port - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - tell us when booking
Good to know
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Give us the car's length and height - vehicle fares depend on them
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Choose the conventional ferry for the cheapest fare and the steadiest ride
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Tangier to Algeciras?
For most travellers the ferry: it lands in the town, carries all your luggage and the car and is normally cheaper door to door. We provide flights too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
How much does the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras cost?
Ferry fares from Tangier to Algeciras vary with the company, the type of vessel, the date, the seat or cabin you choose and any vehicle. We do not print a figure that changes weekly; send the form and the real cost for your travel date comes back on WhatsApp.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
From Tanger Med port. We send the gate and the check-in time with the ticket, and can provide a transfer from your accommodation to the port.
How often does the ferry from Tangier to Algeciras run?
Many a day (about 20 in high season), with more sailings in summer. We send the timetable for the date you travel.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Of course. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper on many operators and we book whichever suits you.
Is the crossing rough?
Normally calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans pitch more than the large ferries, and morning sailings tend to be the smoothest. Tell us if you suffer from seasickness and we choose the steadier vessel.
How early should I be at Tanger Med port?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before departure, vehicles 60 to 90 minutes; earlier on international crossings. Some fast boats board only minutes before sailing, so the margin matters.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Tell us and we confirm what applies to your sailing.
What is the cheapest ferry ticket from Tangier to Algeciras?
Normally a deck or standard seat on the conventional ferry, booked early on a weekday outside the peak weeks. Give us flexible dates and we search the cheapest Tangier to Algeciras sailing across all of them.
Where does the ferry arrive in Algeciras?
At Algeciras port. Taxis and buses meet the boats, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting at the pier.
Can I take a car on the Tangier to Algeciras ferry?
Yes - this is a car ferry route. Send the vehicle's length and height in the WhatsApp chat and we reserve the deck space; vehicles check in 60-90 minutes before sailing.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Yes, at a child fare; infants generally sail free. Put the ages on the form and we apply the right fares for the Tangier to Algeciras crossing.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, where the ship has classes: airline, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Let us know your preference and we send the cost of each.
