There are only two ways to get to Menorca: by plane or by boat. Even so, and despite being a small island – 702 km² in area – Menorca is well connected, especially during the summer months.
To get to Menorca, you have flights from various national and international destinations, and also boats with connections from Barcelona, Valencia, Mallorca, and the south of France.
Arriving in Menorca by plane is the most comfortable and fastest way, while arriving by boat allows you to bring your car.
In this section of the website, we provide all the details on how to get to Menorca so that you can choose the best option.
Menorca has an airport and a small aerodrome. All commercial flights arrive at the airport, while the aerodrome only receives private light aircraft.
The Menorca airport is located 4 kilometers from Mahón and is the island’s main connection point, especially with international tourism, as there are many more international flights than boat routes.
You can arrive by plane from almost any Spanish city. In summer, the number of direct flights increases from major Spanish cities and some more in Europe like Amsterdam, Milan, London, Paris, etc. Domestically, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Madrid are the most important destinations that connect directly to Menorca, with daily flights taking less than an hour. You will also find direct flights to Menorca from Alicante, Bilbao, Malaga, and Seville, depending on the time of year. However, in the winter period, to get to Menorca you will likely have to take connecting flights.
If you arrive by plane, you can use public transport to reach your destination. From the airport, line 10 connects to the Mahón bus station in just 10 minutes.
The other two options are using a taxi or renting a car. From the airport, you can easily and quickly get a taxi or rent a car with pickup at the airport.
The Menorca Aerodrome is located in Sant Lluís, two kilometers from Mahón. It has no control tower and is only used for private light aircraft.
Among the main airlines operating in Menorca are the following:
– EasyJet
– Thomas Cook
– British Airways
– Jet2.com
– Alitalia
– Brussels Airlines
– Lufthansa
On the other hand, among the regular airlines flying from Spain to Menorca, you will find the following:
– Iberia
– Iberia Express
– Vueling
– Air Europa
– Volotea
– Ryanair
– Air Nostrum
Air traffic in Menorca peaks during the summer months, with an average of about 100 flights a day, almost half of which are domestic flights. In 2019, the total number of operations recorded at Menorca Airport was 31,594.
Thus, there are many options for reaching Menorca with low-cost flights and great offers provided by the airlines for passengers.
You just need to choose the flight that best suits your needs, and once you land in Menorca, enjoy the wonderful landscape that will appear before your eyes with hundreds of kilometers of coastline, forests, and white houses.
Menorca is well connected by sea. Traveling by boat is the most recommended option for people who want to bring their own car. Having a car to move around the island is the fastest and most comfortable way to reach all the places and visit practically all the beaches in Menorca.
You can arrive in Menorca by ferry from the ports of Valencia, Barcelona, and Mallorca. Menorca also connects by sea with the south of France. National lines are operated by Balearia and Transmediterranea, and the connection with France by Corsica Ferries. You can check schedules and prices on the Direct Ferries website.
It’s also important to consider the point of origin and the point of arrival. In Menorca, you can disembark in Ciutadella or Mahón, depending on what suits you best. The boats and fast ferries arrive at the port of Mahón or Ciutadella, two of the main cities on the island and perfect, well-connected places to look for accommodation in Menorca.
In Menorca, there are other marinas like Fornells, Addaia, and Cala’n Bosch. However, you can only reach them with private boats or through companies that organize excursions.
The last way to get to Menorca is by cruise ship. Cruises arrive at the port of Mahón and usually make stops from various points in the Mediterranean.
To help you choose the best ferry travel option to Menorca, we explain the routes of the companies operating on the island.
For schedules and prices, we advise you to visit Direct Ferries to check the departure and arrival times and the corresponding fare. Both schedules and prices can vary throughout the year.
Check schedules and prices at Direct Ferries
Currently, there are two active routes, one operated by Balearia and the other by Trasmediterránea; one arriving in Ciutadella and the other in Mahón.
– From Alcúdia to Ciutadella (Balearia): 2 daily crossings of about 2 hours.
– From Palma to Mahón (Trasmediterránea): one weekly crossing, usually operating on Sundays, lasting approximately 6 hours.
There are two routes from Barcelona, covered by Balearia and Trasmediterránea.
– Barcelona – Ciutadella (Balearia): 10 weekly crossings with a travel time of about 6 hours, arriving at the port of Ciutadella.
– Barcelona – Mahón (Trasmediterránea): 3 weekly crossings arriving in Mahón, with a duration of about 7 hours.
There is only one route from Valencia. The route from Valencia to Menorca is covered by Trasmediterránea and arrives at the port of Mahón.
Currently, there is only one crossing per week (usually departing on Saturdays) and it lasts 15 hours.
There are no ferry routes from Menorca to Ibiza or Menorca to Formentera. To reach Ibiza or Formentera from Menorca by boat, you first have to stop in Mallorca.
The same applies to other cities like Gandía or Denia. There is no ferry from Gandía to Menorca or from Denia to Menorca. However, you can travel by boat to Ibiza, Formentera, and Palma de Mallorca from Gandía and Denia.
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All companies offer the possibility of embarking a car or motorcycle for a fee. Keep in mind that during the trip you cannot access the garage, so organize yourself to take everything you need.
On the other hand, bicycles or surfboards can usually be boarded for free but must be left in the garage.
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First and foremost, before embarking your vehicle on the boat, make sure all your documentation is in order and the insurance is up to date.
Before embarking, also ensure that the vehicle you board is the same as the one listed on the ticket and that it has the length and height indicated in the reservation.
On the day of the trip, you should arrive at the port between 60 to 90 minutes before departure (depending on the ship) to embark your vehicle. Remember that only the driver can board along with the vehicle.
To travel to Menorca by boat with your pet, it’s best to check the conditions of each shipping company, as it will depend on the trip, the boat, and the size and danger level of your pet.
When embarking with your pet, it is mandatory to have it on a leash or inside a carrier, and if it is a dangerous breed, it must wear a muzzle. Don’t forget to bring the pet’s boarding pass and the pet’s current health card.
Traveling with your pet by boat will be very easy: you just have to choose the accommodation you want for your pet and select it at the time of ticket purchase. You can also reserve a carrier and choose its size.
Most shipping companies have an area for animals with cages. These are mostly located on the deck and some in the hold, always in protected and well-ventilated spaces.
