Algeria
Algérie Ferries
Algeria's national ferry line to France and Spain
Est. 1987Algiers, Algeria
Photo: Maxime Rousselot / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)- 18
- Routes
- 8
- Ports
- 21h 3m
- Avg crossing
- ~5 passenger/car ferries
- Vessels
- 1987
- Founded
Algérie Ferries is Algeria's national ferry line to France and Spain, founded in 1987 and based in Algiers, Algeria. It operates 18 ferry routes serving 8 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 21h 3m.
Timetables
Which routes does Algérie Ferries operate?
18 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante → Oran | 13h | — | 2 | Spain |
| Oran → Alicante | 13h | — | 2 | Algeria |
| Algiers → Alicante | 14h | — | 2 | Algeria |
| Alicante → Algiers | 14h | — | 2 | Spain |
| Algiers → Marseille | 21h | — | 3 | Algeria |
| Marseille → Algiers | 21h | — | 3 | France |
| Béjaïa → Marseille | 22h | — | 2 | Algeria |
| Béjaïa → Sète | 22h | — | 3 | Algeria |
| Marseille → Béjaïa | 22h | — | 2 | France |
| Marseille → Skikda | 22h | — | 2 | France |
| Sète → Béjaïa | 22h | — | 3 | France |
| Skikda → Marseille | 22h | — | 2 | Algeria |
Marseille5 routes
Algiers3 routes
Alicante2 routes
Béjaïa2 routes
Oran2 routes
Sète2 routes
Annaba1 route
Skikda1 route
Network
Where does Algérie Ferries sail?
Algérie Ferries sails to 8 ports.
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How does Algérie Ferries compare?
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Experience
Onboard & services
- Reclining seats & cabins
- Vehicle decks
- Restaurants & duty-free
- Reduced-mobility assistance
- National passenger shipping line of Algeria (state-owned ENTMV, est. 1987)
- Sails from Algiers, Oran, Skikda, Béjaïa and Annaba
- Crosses to Marseille (France) and Alicante & Barcelona (Spain)
- Flagship Badji Mokhtar III (2021) carries around 1,800 passengers
- Heavy summer diaspora traffic is the commercial peak
About
About Algérie Ferries
Algérie Ferries is the national passenger shipping line of Algeria, operated by the state company ENTMV (Entreprise Nationale de Transport Maritime de Voyageurs), created by decree in 1987. Its ships are the principal sea link between Algeria and its large diaspora across the western Mediterranean.
Algeria to France and Spain
From the Algerian ports of Algiers, Oran, Skikda, Béjaïa and Annaba, Algérie Ferries sails to Marseille in France and to Alicante and Barcelona in Spain — medium and long crossings that swell each summer as Algerians living in Europe return home for the holidays, the defining peak of the company's year.
Fleet and fares
The fleet is led by the 2021 flagship Badji Mokhtar III (around 1,800 passengers), alongside Tariq Ibn Ziyad, El Djazair II and Tassili II. Onboard there are reclining seats and private cabins, restaurants, duty-free shops and children's areas; tickets for foot passengers and vehicles are priced in dinar and euro depending on the point of sale.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Algérie Ferries founded?
Algérie Ferries was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Algiers, Algeria.
Where does Algérie Ferries sail?
Algérie Ferries operates 18 ferry routes and serves 8 ports in Algeria, including Algiers, Alicante, Annaba, Béjaïa, Marseille, Oran, Sète, Skikda.
Can I take a car on Algérie Ferries ferries?
Yes — Algérie Ferries operates vehicle-carrying ferries on some routes. Book vehicle space in advance, especially in peak season, and check the specific crossing for size limits.
What facilities are available on Algérie Ferries ferries?
Algérie Ferries ferries typically offer Reclining seats & cabins, Vehicle decks, Restaurants & duty-free, Reduced-mobility assistance. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Algérie Ferries ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Algérie Ferries departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Algérie Ferries.
How do I find Algérie Ferries ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Algérie Ferries route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Algérie Ferries before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
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