Almería–Oran Ferry: Cheap Tickets with Baleària

There is usually one weekly ferry crossing from Almería to Oran. To book your ferry tickets online securely, check our booking system for available schedules for your dates and book your Almería–Oran ferry tickets online at the best price before they sell out.

Availability on this route is limited since there is only one weekly crossing, so our recommendation—and that of the authorities—is to book your ferry tickets from Almería to Oran online as far in advance as possible to ensure you don’t miss out on a ticket and to get the best price.

Generally, the first ferry from Almería to Oran departs at 11:59 p.m., and since there’s usually no more than one daily departure to Oran, the last ferry from Almería to Oran is at the same time.

Please note that ferry schedules from Almería to Oran may vary depending on the season, so this information is subject to change. Check our search engine for updated schedules based on your travel date to get the most current information.

The route between Almería and Oran is operated by Baleària, Spain’s largest shipping company, which has integrated the Armas Trasmediterránea lines. On board, you’ll find:

• Inside and outside cabins (double, triple, quadruple, premium, and accessible for passengers with reduced mobility)
• Lounges with armchairs
• Self-service restaurant and café-bar, with children’s, halal, and gluten-free menus
• Shop, Wi-Fi, and outdoor areas
• Pet-friendly areas

The ferry from Almería to Oran takes about 11 hours, depending on the ship and sea conditions. It covers about 237 km across the Alboran Sea. On such a long trip, booking a cabin is the best way to get some rest.

The ferry departs from the Almería Port Maritime Station, right in the city center, next to Nicolás Salmerón Park. It is a two-story building covering 8,400 m² with all the necessary passenger services. Since this is an international route, arrive with plenty of time to spare for passport control and vehicle boarding.

Parking at the Port of Almería

If you don’t want to travel with your car or motorcycle on this route and are looking for a place to park, the Port of Almería offers parking where you can leave your vehicle.

More information about the Port of Almería.

You can travel on the Almería–Oran ferry with a car, motorcycle, van, RV, or bicycle, subject to availability. You can use our search tool to calculate the cost of shipping your vehicle. If your vehicle is registered outside the EU, ask your insurance company for a green card to ensure you have coverage in Algeria.

To travel to Algeria with your pet, the following additional documentation is required: a passport or an animal health certificate of origin in accordance with Regulation 577/2013. Microchip identification. A valid rabies vaccination.

Many shipping companies allow pets to travel on board their ships and ferries. It is very important that you check each shipping company’s website for specific requirements; they may require a vaccination record, an official pet identification document, that the animal travel in a cage or carrier, or—if you’re traveling with a dog—that it be properly secured with a muzzle and leash at all times during boarding.

We recommend contacting Clickferry’s customer service directly to inquire about the pet transport policies for your trip.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that travelers to Algeria have comprehensive medical insurance that includes repatriation by medical evacuation aircraft and provides the broadest possible coverage, allowing access to the best hospitals in Algeria and covering any medical incident.

To enter Algeria, you may be required to present an international vaccination certificate against yellow fever (a disease transmitted by mosquito bites) for all travelers except children under 1 year of age arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission and travelers who have had layovers of more than 12 hours at airports in countries at risk of yellow fever transmission. The yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for life.

The following vaccinations are recommended for travel to Algeria: Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B, Rabies

The Algerian dinar (DA) is the official currency of Algeria, but it is neither a convertible currency nor traded on international markets. Both its import and export are strictly prohibited. Only resident travelers are authorized to bring into or take out of the country a maximum of 10,000 dinars.

International currency can be exchanged for dinars upon entering the country at banks and major hotels. Payment with international credit cards is also accepted at hotels.

All travelers (whether residents of Algeria or not) entering Algeria are permitted to bring in foreign banknotes and traveler’s checks, provided they declare at customs any foreign currency exceeding the threshold set by the Bank of Algeria (currently 1,000 euros), which may be subject to verification upon departure from the country.

Clickferry is Spain's No. 1 ferry comparison site. Using our search engine, you can find the cheapest ferry tickets and purchase them in advance online on our website for the route from Almería to Oran, allowing you to choose the best departure times at the best prices. Here are some special cases where extra discounts apply in addition to the promotions and discount coupons already available in the search engine.