Balearic Islands Getting There
Getting There by Air
Approximate Flight Times
Main Airports
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).
Getting There by Water
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
Getting There by Road
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.
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