Editing Melilla (section)

=== Transport ===
==== Airport ====
{{Main|Melilla Airport}}
[[File:Melilla Airport.jpg|thumb|Melilla Airport]]
The city is served by Melilla Airport. In 2024, it handled 507,957 passengers. The airport has a daily link with eleven cities in Spain. It's serviced by [[Air Nostrum]], flying to the Spanish cities of [[Málaga]], [[Madrid]], [[Barcelona]], [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria]], [[Palma de Mallorca]], [[Granada]], [[Sevilla]], [[Santiago de Compostela]], [[Tenerife]], [[Asturias]] and [[Almería]].<ref>{{cite web |date=28 April 2013 |title=Una nueva compañía aérea comunica Melilla con Málaga tras la marcha de Helitt – Transporte aéreo – Noticias, última hora, vídeos y fotos de Transporte aéreo en lainformacion.com |url=http://noticias.lainformacion.com/economia-negocios-y-finanzas/transporte-aereo/una-nueva-compania-aerea-comunica-melilla-con-malaga-tras-la-marcha-de-helitt_al7DnrF8EzxoNwqW64osF6/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216050159/http://noticias.lainformacion.com/economia-negocios-y-finanzas/transporte-aereo/una-nueva-compania-aerea-comunica-melilla-con-malaga-tras-la-marcha-de-helitt_al7DnrF8EzxoNwqW64osF6/ |archive-date=16 December 2013 |access-date=28 May 2014 |publisher=Noticias.lainformacion.com}}</ref>

{{Airport-Statistics|iata=MLN}}
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%"
! rowspan="1" |Cities
! rowspan="1" |Airport name
! style="width:170px;" |Airlines
! style="width:80px;" |Aircraft
! style="width:80px;" |Frequencies
|-
! colspan="6" |Spain
|-
|Almería
|Almeria Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" |'''Daily'''
|-
|Asturias
|Asturias Airport
|Air Nostrum (Seasonal: July to August)
|ATR 72-600
| '''Tu'''  
|-
|Barcelona
|Barcelona-El Prat Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" | '''Th  Sa''' 
|-
|Granada
|Granada-Jaen Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" |'''Daily'''
|-
|Gran Canaria
|Gran Canaria Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" | '''Tu  Th  Sa''' 
|-
|Madrid
|Madrid-Barajas Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" |'''Daily'''
|-
|Málaga
|Malaga Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" |'''Daily'''
|-
|Palma de Mallorca
|Palma de Mallorca Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" |'''M Tu Th''' 
|-
|Santiago de Compostela
|Santiago de Compostela Airport
|Air Nostrum (Seasonal: July to August)
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" | '''Sa''' 
|-
|Seville
|Seville Airport
|Air Nostrum
| align="center" |ATR 72-600
| align="center" |'''M F Su'''
|-
|Tenerife
|Tenerife South Airport
|Air Nostrum (Seasonal: July to August)
|ATR 72-600
|            '''Th''' 
|-
|}

==== Seaport ====
{{Main|Port of Melilla}}
[[File:(Puerto de Melilla) Aterrizando en Melilla (16668390111) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Port of Melilla]] 
The Port of Melilla is the city's seaport, operating continuously at least since 1908. The port is one of the busiest ports on the Mediterranean Sea, with  646,836 passengers in 2023.<ref>[http://www.puertomalaga.com/dlfile.jsp?./memorias/memoria_2008.pdf Memoria 2008, Annual Report] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709054300/http://www.puertomalaga.com/dlfile.jsp?.%2Fmemorias%2Fmemoria_2008.pdf|date=9 July 2011}}, Port of Málaga site</ref> The port has a [[ferry]] connection to the [[Port of Málaga]], playing a role in the so-called ''[[:es:Operación paso del estrecho|Operación paso del estrecho]]'' ("Operation Pass of the Strait"), the planned seasonal transit of passengers during the summer months from Europe to North-Africa (and back to Europe).<ref>{{cite web |date=2019-06-24 |title=El Puerto de Málaga refuerza desde este martes sus conexiones con Melilla |url=https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/puerto-malaga-refuerza-20190624133242-nt.html |access-date=2020-02-02 |website=Diario Sur |language=es}}</ref>

The city is linked to [[Málaga]], [[Almería]] and [[Motril]] by ferry.
{| class="wikitable" align="center" width="650" style="font-size: 85%"
! rowspan="1" |City
! rowspan="1" |Port Name
! rowspan="1" |Shipping company
|-
! colspan="5" |Nationals
|-
|Málaga
|Port of Malaga
|[https://www.trasmediterranea.es/es Trasmediterránea]/ [https://www.balearia.com/es Baleària]
|-
|Almería
|Port of Almeria
|[https://www.trasmediterranea.es/es Trasmediterránea]/ [https://www.balearia.com/es Baleària]
|-
|Motril
|Port of Motril
|[https://www.balearia.com/es Baleària]
|}

==== Evolution of passengers ==== 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; margin: auto 16px 16px auto; float:left;" |+ ! colspan="5" | Passengers Melilla |- 
|Year 
|Ship 
|Plane 
|Total 
|Change
|-
|2010
|633,044
|292,608
|925,652
|-
|2011
|642,733
|286,701
|929,434
|{{Increase}} 0.41 %
|-
|2012
|810,883
|315,850
|1,126,733
|{{Increase}} 21.23 %
|-
|2013
|783,930
|289,551
|1,073,481
|{{Decrease}} -4.73 %
|-
|2014
|772,124
|319,603
|1,091,653
|{{Increase}} 1.69 %
|-
|2015
|844,260
|317,806
|1,162,066
|{{Increase}} 6.45 %
|-
|2016
|{{Increase}} 889,348
|330,116
|1,219,464
|{{Increase}} 4.94 %
|-
|2017
|833,033
|324,366
|1,157,399
|{{Decrease}} -5.09 %
|-
|2018
|828,659
|348,121
|1,176,782
|{{Increase}} 1.67 %
|-
|2019
|842,983
|434,660
|{{Increase}} 1,277,639
|{{Increase}} 8.57 %
|-
|2020
|234,536
|195,636
|430,172
|{{Decrease}} -66.33 %
|-
|2021
|265,903
|332,446
|598,349
|{{Increase}} 39.10 %
|-
|2022
|641,263
|447,450
|1,088,713
|{{Increase}} 81.95 %
|-
|2023
|646,836
|501,069
|1,147,905
|{{Increase}} 5.43 %
|-
|2024
|711,900
|{{Increase}} 507,957
|1,219,857
|{{Increase}} 6.27 %
|}
Between 2010 and 2019, Melilla saw a steady increase in passenger numbers, with an 8.57% rise in 2019, mainly driven by air travel. However, maritime transport consistently carried more passengers, although air travel showed notable growth, particularly from 2017 onward, with significant increases of 5.09% in 2016 and 8.57% in 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted passenger numbers in 2020, resulting in a 66.33% drop, particularly in maritime transport due to restrictions. Despite the health crisis, maritime transport retained its status as the dominant mode of transport by passenger volume.

Melilla experienced a strong recovery in 2021 and 2022, with growth rates of 39.10% in 2021 and 81.95% in 2022. During this period, air travel led the rebound, though maritime transport continued to be the primary mode of transport in terms of passenger volume. While air travel numbers increased, the ferry remained more popular due to its capacity and the option to travel with vehicles.

In 2023 and 2024, the growth trend slowed with increases of 5.43% and 6.27%, respectively. Air travel continued to grow, but maritime transport maintained its lead in total passengers. This preference for ships can be attributed to their greater capacity and the ability to transport vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2025-04-05 |date=2025-01-13 |language=es |last=M.R |title="Récord histórico" de vehículos e incremento de pasajeros en el puerto de Melilla en 2024 - MelillaHoy |url=https://melillahoy.es/record-historico-de-vehiculos-e-incremento-de-pasajeros-en-el-puerto-de-melilla-en-2024/}}<!-- auto-translated from Spanish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>

==== Public transportation ====
{{See also|Transport in Melilla}}
; Urban bus

The city has a good bus network managed by the ''Cooperativa Ómnibus de Automóviles'', which connects all districts of the city. The price of a single ticket is €0.90, paid directly to the driver upon boarding. For frequent travellers, a more economical option is to purchase a rechargeable Bonobús card, available at kiosks and tobacconists. This card allows you to take ten trips for approximately €8.50.
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|+Lines
!Line
!Route
!Frequency
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |<span style="font-size:95%; padding:1px;background-color:RoyalBlue;color:white;">Line 1</span>
|Plaza de España - Real
|20 - 30 min
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |<span style="font-size:95%; padding:1px;background-color:Crimson;color:white;">Line 2</span>
|Mercado Central - Plaza de España - Frontera Beni Enzar
|15 min (Monday to Saturday) - 20 min (Sundays and holidays)
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |<span style="font-size:95%; padding:1px;background-color:Lime;color:white;">Line 3</span>
|General Marina - Alfonso XIII - Real
|20 - 30 min
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |<span style="font-size:95%; padding:1px;background-color:DeepPink;color:white;">Line 5</span>
|Torres Quevedo - Cabrerizas
|30 min
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |<span style="font-size:95%; padding:1px;background-color:Aqua;color:white;">Line 6</span>
|Torres Quevedo - Reina Regente - Frontera Mariguari
|40 min
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |<span style="font-size:95%; padding:1px;background-color:Gold;color:white;">Line 7</span>
|Mercado Central - Frontera de Farjana
|20 min (Monday to Saturday) - 40 min (Sundays and holidays)
|-
|}
Prices vary depending on the rate accessed:
{| class="wikitable" border="2"
!Rate type
!Price
|-
|Single/regular ticket
|90 cents
|-
|-
|Wallet card
|75 cents
|}

==== Land transport ====
Three roads connect Melilla and [[Morocco]] but require clearance through border checkpoints.

==== Taxi ====
[[File:1989_Mercedes-Benz_190E_White_HCC21.jpg|thumb|[[Mercedes-Benz W201]], a typical taxi in Melilla]]
Melilla also has a large fleet of taxis with permanent stops in the city center and near border areas (the latter during peak hours). However, most of the vehicles are quite old, second- or fourth-hand, with more than thirty years of age and not particularly comfortable or safe. Many of these taxis do not have seat belts in the rear seats and lack other safety features.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-08-17 |date=2021-08-17 |language=es-ES |title=The Environment offers subsidies to the taxi sector to renew its fleet of vehicles |url=https://elfarodemelilla.es/medio-ambiente-ofrece-subvenciones-sector-taxi-renovar-flota-vehiculos/ |website=El Faro de Melilla}}<!-- auto-translated from Spanish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite news|access-date=2021-08-12 |date=2018-08-11 |language=es-ES |medium=El Faro de Melilla |title=Taxi drivers propose an average fare increase of 15 to 20 cents in Melilla |url=https://elfarodemelilla.es/taxi-melilla-plantea-subida-media-precio-viaje/}}<!-- auto-translated from Spanish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>

==== Electric vehicle ====
The push for electric mobility is on the rise, driven by various initiatives both locally and nationally. The local government has started taking measures to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the city, especially through funds and programs such as the [[Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía|MOVES III Plan]].

Melilla will benefit from a fund of €800,000 from the MOVES III Plan, which aims to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of charging infrastructures. This fund is part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan (PRTR), and its management will be entrusted to the public company 'Proyecto Melilla' (Promesa). The subsidies will cover the purchase of electric vehicles, with an incentive of up to 7,000 euros per electric car, as long as an old vehicle is retired.

In addition to electric cars, Melilla is also focusing on the development of renewable energy, especially photovoltaic energy. The installation of solar panels is being promoted, which will not only contribute to the energy transition but also improve energy efficiency in the city.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2025-04-05 |title=Melilla will receive around €800,000 for the MOVES III Plan and photovoltaic energy |url=https://melillahoy.es/melilla-recibira-en-torno-a-800-000-euros-para-el-plan-moves-iii-y-energia-fotovoltaica/ |website=melillahoy.es|date=3 April 2025 }}<!-- auto-translated from Spanish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>