How to get to Formentera

Formentera is located off the southeast coast of mainland Spain, one of four Balearic Islands that also includes Mallorca, Minorca and Ibiza. Formentera lies about 6km (4mi) south of Ibiza.

The most convenient route to Formentera is by air to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), located about 9km (5mi) southwest of Ibiza's ferry terminal, followed by a short catamaran or ferry ride.

By fast catamaran, Formentera is just 30 minutes from Ibiza port, with a ferry leaving every 20 minutes in season.


Flight times to Ibiza

The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Ibiza.

Within Spain: Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair and Vueling Airlines offer the most convenient daily flights to Ibiza Airport (IBZ).

Madrid to Ibiza is 1 hr 10 min, direct flight
Barcelona to Ibiza is 1 hr, direct flight
Palma Mallorca to Ibiza is 45 min, direct flight


From United Kingdom: British Airways and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

London to Ibiza is 2 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Manchester to Ibiza is 2 hrs 40 min, direct flight


From Ireland: Ryanair offers the most convenient flights to Ibiza.

Dublin to Ibiza is 3 hrs 5 min, direct flight


From France: Transavia France, Air France and Veuling Airlines offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

Paris to Ibiza is 2 hrs 5 min, direct flight


From Germany: Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Conder Flugdienst and TUIfly offer the most convenient flights to Ibiza.

Berlin to Ibiza is 2 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Ibiza is 2 hrs 35 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Ibiza is 2 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Hamburg to Ibiza is 2 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Munich to Ibiza is 2 hrs 20 min, direct flight


From United States: Delta Air Lines, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Iberia and American Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

Atlanta to Ibiza is 11 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Ibiza is 9 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Ibiza is 11 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Ibiza is 12 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Ibiza is 9 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Ibiza is 13 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Ibiza is 13 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ


From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa and British Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

Toronto to Ibiza is 9 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Ibiza is 9 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Ibiza is 12 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ


From Australia: Qantas, Emirates, Air Europa, Qatar Airways, Vueling Airlines and British Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

Adelaide to Ibiza is 25 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Ibiza is 25 hrs 20 mins, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Ibiza is 24 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Ibiza is 25 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Ibiza is 21 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ


From New Zealand: Air New Zealand, American Airlines and Iberia offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

Auckland to Ibiza is 28 hrs 20 min, connecting flightsˆ


From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Eurowings and Vueling Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ibiza.

Singapore to Ibiza is 16 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ

(ˆincludes transfer time.)


Flying in

Ibiza Airport (IBZ), Aeroport d’Eivissa, is located 7km (4.3mi) southwest of Ibiza Town.

A frequent bus service runs from Ibiza Airport to Av. Espanya, Ibiza Town every 20 minutes, taking 14 minutes.


Entry requirements

A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.


Getting around

From the ferry port of La Savina, Formentera is easily explored on foot, bus and taxi, or you can explore on a hire bike or moped scooter.


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Latest update: How to get to Formentera: 18 January, 2023



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