Country Guides
Balearic Islands
Getting There
Getting There
Balearic Islands
Getting There by Air
There are regular international flights to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Local flights run by Iberia (IB) (website: www.iberia.com) link all the islands. Air Europa (website: www.air-europa.com) and Spanair (website: www.spanair.com) also fly between the islands and mainland Spain.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to the Balearics is around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Main Airports
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city. To/from the airport: Buses to Palma (Paseo Mallorca) run regularly (journey time 20 to 30 minutes). Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes, VIP lounges, car hire, tourist information and post office.
Mahón (MAH) is 4.5km (2.8 miles) southwest of Mahón. To/from the airport: Buses run directly to the town. Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes and car hire.
Ibiza (IBZ) is 8km (5 miles) southwest of Ibiza Town. To/from the airport: Buses to Ibiza Town leave regularly. Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes and car hire.
For more information on any of these airports, go online (website: www.aena.es).
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Palma (website: www.portdemallorca.com), Mahón and Ciutadella.
Balearia Eurolines Maritimes (website: www.balearia.net) operate car ferries and fast ferries from Dénia and Barcelona. Acciona Trasmediterránea (website: www.trasmediterranea.es) operate car ferries from Alicante, Barcelona and Valencia. Both also operate inter-island services. There are regular ferries from Ibiza to Formentera (journey time - 45 minutes).
Cruise ships also moor at Palma and Ibiza Town.
Getting There by Rail
On Mallorca a narrow-gauge train runs from Palma to Sóller (mainly for tourists), and from Palma to Inca (for locals). There is also a connection between Inca and Sa Pobla. Inter-Rail passes are not valid. There are no railways on any of the other islands.
Getting There by Road
There are generally good bus services on the islands connecting resorts with main towns.
Car and scooter/motor bike hire is generally available. Bikes are useful for getting around the resorts. The steep, narrow inland roads sometimes make it difficult for coaches and cars to pass other than at special passing points.
Travel Essentials
Getting There by Air
There are regular international flights to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Local flights run by Iberia (IB) (website: www.iberia.com) link all the islands. Air Europa (website: www.air-europa.com) and Spanair (website: www.spanair.com) also fly between the islands and mainland Spain.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to the Balearics is around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Main Airports
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city. To/from the airport: Buses to Palma (Paseo Mallorca) run regularly (journey time 20 to 30 minutes). Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes, VIP lounges, car hire, tourist information and post office.
Mahón (MAH) is 4.5km (2.8 miles) southwest of Mahón. To/from the airport: Buses run directly to the town. Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes and car hire.
Ibiza (IBZ) is 8km (5 miles) southwest of Ibiza Town. To/from the airport: Buses to Ibiza Town leave regularly. Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes and car hire.
For more information on any of these airports, go online (website: www.aena.es).
Departure Tax
Mahón (MAH) is 4.5km (2.8 miles) southwest of Mahón. To/from the airport: Buses run directly to the town. Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes and car hire.
Ibiza (IBZ) is 8km (5 miles) southwest of Ibiza Town. To/from the airport: Buses to Ibiza Town leave regularly. Taxis are available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, bars, cafes and car hire.
For more information on any of these airports, go online (website: www.aena.es).
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Palma (website: www.portdemallorca.com), Mahón and Ciutadella.
Balearia Eurolines Maritimes (website: www.balearia.net) operate car ferries and fast ferries from Dénia and Barcelona. Acciona Trasmediterránea (website: www.trasmediterranea.es) operate car ferries from Alicante, Barcelona and Valencia. Both also operate inter-island services. There are regular ferries from Ibiza to Formentera (journey time - 45 minutes).
Cruise ships also moor at Palma and Ibiza Town.
Balearia Eurolines Maritimes (website: www.balearia.net) operate car ferries and fast ferries from Dénia and Barcelona. Acciona Trasmediterránea (website: www.trasmediterranea.es) operate car ferries from Alicante, Barcelona and Valencia. Both also operate inter-island services. There are regular ferries from Ibiza to Formentera (journey time - 45 minutes).
Cruise ships also moor at Palma and Ibiza Town.
Getting There by Rail
On Mallorca a narrow-gauge train runs from Palma to Sóller (mainly for tourists), and from Palma to Inca (for locals). There is also a connection between Inca and Sa Pobla. Inter-Rail passes are not valid. There are no railways on any of the other islands.
Getting There by Road
There are generally good bus services on the islands connecting resorts with main towns.
Car and scooter/motor bike hire is generally available. Bikes are useful for getting around the resorts. The steep, narrow inland roads sometimes make it difficult for coaches and cars to pass other than at special passing points.
Car and scooter/motor bike hire is generally available. Bikes are useful for getting around the resorts. The steep, narrow inland roads sometimes make it difficult for coaches and cars to pass other than at special passing points.
Travel Essentials
Travel Partners
©Copyright: World Travel Guide - Nexus Business Media. All Rights Reserved 2008
Nexus Business Media Limited. Registered in England & Wales . Company no. 1993193 . Vat no. 853914212 . Regd Office: Media House, Azalea Drive, Swanley Kent BR8 8HU