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Ceuta

Ceuta is an autonomous city in Spain on the North African coast. Bordered by Morocco, it lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Type City

Why go

  • Spanish autonomous city in northwestern Africa.
  • Served by Sania Ramel Airport (TTU).

History

Ceuta is an autonomous city in Spain on the North African coast. Bordered by Morocco, it lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Ceuta is one of the special territories of members of the European Economic Area: it is part of the Schengen area, but with specific provisions such as border checks between Ceuta and European Spain.

Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Gibraltar Airport (GIB) 29 km to the centre
Gibraltar, U, GI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Monarch Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, easyJet) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. London, Birmingham, London, London, Manchester (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Sania Ramel Airport (TTU) 33 km to the centre
Tétouan, 01, MA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Royal Air Maroc) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Al Hociema (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Royal Air Maroc AT (ATR 72) · 1 route: Al Hociema

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Estacion Maritima de Ceuta
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre · Autoridad Portuaria de Ceuta
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Berth 1
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Berth 2
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Berth 3
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Port Passagers Tanger Med
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Berth 5
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Algeciras - Ceuta
Ferry route · Baleària / FRS / Transmediterránea
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Gibraltar (GBZ) - Tanger Med (MA) / طنجة المتوسط - الجزيرة الخضراء
Ferry route · FRS
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Tanger Med (MA) - Gibraltar (GBZ) / الجزيرة الخضراء - طنجة المتوسط
Ferry route · FRS
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Algeciras - Tánger Med / طنجة المتوسط - الجزيرة الخضراء
Ferry route · Balearia / Trasmediterranea / FRS / Inter Shipping / AML
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Motril (E) - Tanger-Medina (MA) طنجة المدينة
Ferry route
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Sète – Tanger Med / طنجة – سيت
Ferry route · Grandi Navi Veloci
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Sète – Tanger / طنجة – سيت
Ferry route
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Tanger-Med - Barcelona - Genova (GNV)
Ferry route · Grandi Navi Veloci
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sania Ramel Airport (TTU). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TTU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Al Hociema). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Estacion Maritima de Ceuta, 0.8 km); routes include Algeciras - Ceuta, Gibraltar (GBZ) - Tanger Med (MA) / طنجة المتوسط - الجزيرة الخضراء, Tanger Med (MA) - Gibraltar (GBZ) / الجزيرة الخضراء - طنجة المتوسط.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ceuta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing