Ferry Algeciras – Tangier Med
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Algeciras – Tangier Med with FRS Iberia (DFDS)
Algeciras – Tangier Med with FRS Iberia (DFDS) links the two shores of the Strait in an hour and a half to two hours. The company runs several sailings a day, with fast craft.
On board there are air-conditioned lounges, a bar and outdoor decks. As the crossing is short, a seat is enough.
It suits travellers who want a flexible timetable, for a day trip or a longer stay. In summer traffic is heavy: book early, especially with a vehicle.
Algeciras – Tangier Med at a glance
- Company FRS Iberia (DFDS)
- Crossing time about 1 h 30 to 2 h
- Sailings several sailings a day
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board lounges, bar or catering, outdoor decks
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Algeciras
Algeciras opens at the head of a deep bay, facing the Rock of Gibraltar, and its port is one of the busiest in Europe for passengers bound for Morocco. Ferries leave all year for Tangier Med; the terminals are signposted from the motorway, and in summer the queue can be long, so arrive with a good margin. The town is the gateway to the province of Cádiz and the Costa del Sol.
Tangier Med
Arriving at Tangier Med, the ferry docks in a port built on the edge of the Strait, facing the Spanish coast. Police control, customs and vehicle formalities are done on the spot, and the road then leads to the motorway for Tangier (about forty-five minutes), Tetouan or Rabat. Allow time to leave the port in July and August, when many travellers arrive.
Ferry Algeciras – Tangier Med: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Algeciras to Tangier Med?
About 1 h 30 to 2 h at sea. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Algeciras and Tangier Med?
FRS Iberia (DFDS) generally offers several sailings a day. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Algeciras to Tangier Med?
This page covers the crossing run by FRS Iberia (DFDS). Baleària and Trasmediterránea and Naviera Armas and Africa Morocco Link also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Algeciras and Tangier Med?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Algeciras to Tangier Med?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
