Frequently Asked Questions about Ibiza Airport

Ibiza Airport (IATA code IBZ) is located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, 7 km southwest of Ibiza Town. It is the only airport in the Pityusic Islands (Ibiza and Formentera).

There is only one airport in Ibiza: Ibiza Airport (IBZ), managed by Aena. It is also the only airport serving the island of Formentera, reachable by ferry from the port of Ibiza.

The IATA code is IBZ, the ICAO code is LEIB. The official name is Aeropuerto de Ibiza (in Spanish).

Ibiza Airport opened in 1958. It experienced exponential growth from the 1990s with the island's tourism boom and underwent a complete renovation between 2008 and 2010.

Yes, it is the fifth busiest airport in Spain and the second busiest in the Balearic Islands after Palma de Mallorca. In 2024 it handled 9,308,555 passengers (+1.5% vs 2023), with peaks of 90,000 passengers a day on July-August weekends.

In high season (July-August) up to 250 flights a day land, with peaks of 90,000 passengers. In low season (January-March) the number drops to 30-50 daily flights, mainly from Madrid, Barcelona and Palma.

Ryanair lands at Ibiza Airport (IBZ), the island's only airport. The airline operates direct flights from Milan-Bergamo, Rome-Ciampino, Bologna, Pisa, Naples, Bari, Treviso, Verona, especially in high season.

For international Schengen flights, arrive 2 hours before departure; for charter or non-Schengen flights, 2 and a half hours before. Check-in desks close 40 minutes before domestic flights and 1 hour before international flights.

For Schengen flights it takes about 30-40 minutes for baggage collection (no passport control). For charter flights from the UK and Russia it takes 50-70 minutes for passport control + baggage. If you're picking someone up, arrive 30 minutes after the scheduled landing time.

At least 1 hour and 30 minutes between the two flights for Schengen connections. For international connections with baggage reclaim, at least 2 hours. Most flights to/from Ibiza are not connecting flights.

Over 40 airlines, with peaks of 250 air movements a day in August. Ryanair is the leading carrier (~25% market share), followed by easyJet, Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Lufthansa, Jet2.com, TUI, Eurowings, ITA Airways.

Line 10 (L10) connects the airport to Ibiza Town in 15-20 minutes for €3.90. It runs every 15-30 minutes during high season, every 60 minutes in low season.

The L10 bus reaches Ibiza Town (Avenida de la Pau) in 15-20 minutes. The stop is on Level 0 (Arrivals), at the terminal's main exit.

The L10 bus runs from 7:00 to 23:30 in high season (June-September), and from 7:00 to 22:00 in low season. The last runs toward the airport usually depart from Avenida de la Pau.

A taxi to Ibiza's town center costs €15-20 during the day (T1, 06:00-22:00) and €18-25 at night (T2, 22:00-06:00, weekends and holidays). Calculated by meter with a base fare of €4 + €1.30/km daytime.

Three options: bus L9 (35-40 min, €4.20), taxi (25 min, €25-30) or a private Kiwitaxi transfer at a fixed price from €45. In high season the L9 bus is frequent, in low season the transfer is more convenient.

The L10 bus is the direct line to Ibiza Town. It departs from Level 0 (Arrivals) every 15-30 minutes in high season. Cost €3.90, duration 15-20 minutes, intermediate stops at Sant Jordi and Figueretes.

Yes, over 15 agencies are present on Level 0 (Arrivals): Goldcar, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Centauro, Record Go, OK Mobility, Hiper, Wiber, K10, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, National. Over 100 models can be booked online through Localrent.

Yes, some agencies such as My Ibiza Scooter (4.7★) rent scooters from 50, 125 and 300 cc. To rent a scooter at Ibiza airport you need an A1 license (for 125+ cc) and a helmet is provided free of charge. Rates from €25-50/day.

A single modern terminal spread over 4 levels: Level 0 (Arrivals and baggage claim), Level 1 (Departures and check-in with 32 desks), Level 2 (Boarding with 25 gates, 12 with jet bridges), Level 3 (offices and mezzanine).

Ibiza Airport's smoking area is only outside the terminal: dedicated zones outside Level 0 and Level 1. Aena prohibits smoking inside the entire terminal building.

Yes, the luggage locker and storage service at Ibiza airport is run by Excess Baggage on Level 0, open from 6:00 to 23:00. Rates from €8/hour to €18/day depending on luggage size.

Yes, the Aena Wi-Fi network is completely free throughout the airport, with no limits. Simple connection via the access portal on the welcome page.

Yes, the Aena VIP Lounge on Level 2 is accessible for a fee (€35-45) or with Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeMe, Mastercard LoungeKey. Buffet service, premium Wi-Fi, magazines and a relaxation area.

Ibiza Airport hosts 15+ food outlets, including Burger King, Costa Coffee, Eden Ibiza Café (near security control), Spanish tapas bars and local Ibizan delicatessens. Open from 6:00 to 23:00.

Over 1,800 spaces across P1 (General), Larga Estancia and Express Parking. In addition, there are private car parks outside the airport in Sant Jordi (Airport Parking Ibiza, Park & Fly) for long stays.

Yes, there are Global Exchange currency exchange points on Level 0 and Level 1, as well as several ATMs in the terminal.

No, but 2-3 km from the terminal in Sant Jordi and Platja d'en Bossa there are many hotels: Hotel Ibiza Heaven, Hotel Algarb, Hotel Apartamentos Don Pepe, Aparthotel Roca Plana, with shuttle service on request.

Ibiza Airport is normally operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any temporary closures are only due to exceptional weather conditions (strong winds) or security drills, announced on the official aena.es website.

The terminal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most shops and restaurants operate from 06:00 to 23:00. Car rental agencies operate from 6:00 to 23:00 (some 24h in high season).