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Ibiza

Ibiza, or Iviza, is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is 150 kilometres from the city of Valencia.

Type Place

Why go

  • Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Known for EDM, dance music.
  • Served by Ibiza Airport (IBZ).

History

Ibiza, or Iviza, is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is 150 kilometres from the city of Valencia. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands in area, but the second-largest by population. Its largest settlements are Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària des Riu, and Sant Antoni de Portmany. Its highest point, called Sa Talaiassa, is 475 metres above sea level.

Airports

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) 6.4 km to the centre
Ibiza (Eivissa), IB, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 20 airlines (Ryanair, Air Berlin, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines…) · direct flights to 58 destinations incl. Madrid, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 20 airlines, 58 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Eivissa private Airstrip 6.6 km to the centre
IB, ES
Outdoor
Santa Eulària des Riu Airfield 11 km to the centre
Santa Eulària des Riu, IB, ES
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Estació Marìtima de Formentera
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Eivissa
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre · City Boat Ibiza
Outdoor
Marina Ibiza
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Marina Botafoc
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Estación Marítima Ibiza-Botafoc
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Playa d'en Bossa (Ibiza)
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre · Aqua Bus
Outdoor
port d'Eivissa - marina Botafoc
Ferry route
Outdoor
Puerto de Ibiza - Marina Botafoc
Ferry route · City Boat Ibiza
Outdoor
Port d'Eivissa - Estació Marítima Botafoc
Ferry route
Outdoor
Puerto de Ibiza - Estación Marítima Botafoc
Ferry route · City Boat Ibiza
Outdoor
Ibiza Coastal Ferry
Ferry route · Naviera Santa Eulalia SL
Outdoor
Formentera - Eivissa
Ferry route
Outdoor
Eivissa - Formentera
Ferry route
Outdoor
Dénia - Eivissa
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ibiza Airport (IBZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IBZ has direct flights to 58 destinations on 20 airlines (incl. Madrid, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Estació Marìtima de Formentera, 0.6 km); routes include port d'Eivissa - marina Botafoc, Puerto de Ibiza - Marina Botafoc, Port d'Eivissa - Estació Marítima Botafoc.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ibiza. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences