Menorca to Formentera: how to get there

If you’re in Menorca and want to visit Formentera, the first thing to know is that there is no direct connection between the two islands: neither by boat nor by plane. Formentera has no airport and can only be reached by sea, usually from Ibiza. Even so, by combining flights and ferries you can get there in a day. And once you arrive, boat hire in Formentera is the best way to discover its coves at your own pace. Here are the options available today and how to plan them.

Is there a direct flight from Menorca to Ibiza?

Not on a regular basis. Air Nostrum ran a direct Menorca–Ibiza route in 2025, with three flights a week, and the last one left on 8 September 2025. In summer 2026 the airline did not bring it back: it only scheduled one special return flight on 22 June, for the Sant Joan festivities in Ciutadella. If you’re travelling in another season, check whether the route has reopened; if not, you’ll have to change in Palma.

Option 1: fly to Ibiza via Palma, then take the ferry to Formentera

This is the fastest way for as long as there is no direct flight.

Step 1: Menorca–Palma and Palma–Ibiza flights

• How: inter-island flights from Menorca to Palma and then from Palma to Ibiza.
• Tip: if you book the two flights separately, leave plenty of time between them in case of delays.

Step 2: from the airport to Ibiza port

Ferries to Formentera leave from Ibiza port. Allow time for the taxi or bus transfer from the airport.

Step 3: ferry from Ibiza to Formentera

• Ferry companies: Baleària, Trasmapi, Aquabus and Formentera Lines.
• Duration: from around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the boat.
• Frequency: more than 60 sailings a day in high season and just over 10 in low season.
• Arrival: all of them arrive at the port of la Savina, the gateway to Formentera.

The port of la Savina. Photo: Isla Azul Formentera

Option 2: fly to Palma and take the ferry to Formentera

If you prefer the boat or find a better price, you can fly only from Menorca to Palma and continue by sea.

Step 1: flight from Menorca to Palma

It’s a short inter-island flight. Check times and frequencies on the airlines’ websites.

Step 2: ferry from Palma to Ibiza (or straight through to Formentera)

• Palma–Ibiza: Baleària’s fast ferry takes about 2 hours, with several sailings a week all year round.
• Palma–Formentera: Baleària also sells the journey on a single ticket, with a stop in Ibiza. It takes about 4 hours in total. There is no regular direct route.

Step 3: ferry from Ibiza to Formentera

If you haven’t bought the combined ticket, carry on as in option 1: from around 30 minutes to an hour with Baleària, Trasmapi, Aquabus or Formentera Lines, with frequent sailings throughout the day.

The port of la Savina. Photo: Isla Azul Formentera

How much does it cost to get from Menorca to Formentera?

It depends heavily on the season and how far ahead you book. Inter-island flights and ferries change price throughout the year. As a guide, in 2026 a single ferry ticket between Ibiza and Formentera started at around €30. Compare prices on ferry comparison sites and airline websites before booking.

How long does it take to get from Menorca to Formentera?

Add up the time for each leg, the transfers between airport and port, and the waiting times. If you change in Palma, set aside a good part of the day for the journey. If you choose the boat from Palma, allow about 4 hours for the sea crossing alone.

Tips for travelling from Menorca to Formentera

• Book ahead in summer, when prices go up and boats fill up.
• Check times and frequencies: they change depending on the time of year.
• Leave a margin between connections, especially if you’re travelling with luggage or buying tickets separately.
• Bring your ID or passport: you need it both to fly and to board the ferry.

When is the best time to go?

From May to October there are more ferry sailings and the weather is ideal for enjoying the sea. In winter, connections are reduced.

What to do when you arrive in Formentera?

Don’t miss beaches such as ses Illetes or Cala Saona, the Cap de Barbaria and la Mola lighthouses, and the island’s relaxed atmosphere. To see the coast from the sea, you can hire a boat in la Savina, the same port where your ferry arrives. Remember that from 1 October 2026 you need a boating qualification to skipper a hire boat (at the very least, the licencia de navegación, which only allows daytime sailing); if you don’t have one, you can go out with a skipper.

Is the trip worth it?

Absolutely! The journey means combining different kinds of transport, but Formentera welcomes you with crystal-clear water, picture-postcard scenery and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Mediterranean. Go on, discover it for yourself!