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Mahon (Menorca)

Mahon, historically known as Port Mahon in English, officially and in Catalan Maó, is the capital and second largest city of the island of Menorca, Spain. The city is on the eastern coast of the island, which is part of the archipelago and autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Balearic Islands, Spain.
  • Served by Menorca Airport (MAH).

History

Mahon, historically known as Port Mahon in English, officially and in Catalan Maó, is the capital and second largest city of the island of Menorca, Spain. The city is on the eastern coast of the island, which is part of the archipelago and autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.

Airports

Menorca Airport (MAH) 4.2 km to the centre
Mahón (Maó), IB, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 11 airlines (Air Berlin, Jet2.com, Monarch Airlines, Iberia Airlines…) · direct flights to 23 destinations incl. Barcelona, East Midlands, London, Manchester, Leeds… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 23 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
Sant Lluis Airfield 2.9 km to the centre
Sant Lluis, IB, ES
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Estació Marítima Maó Cos Nou
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Moll de Llevant
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Illa del Rei
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Moll de Llevant - Illa del Rei
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 Menorca Airport (MAH); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAH has direct flights to 23 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Barcelona, East Midlands, London, Manchester, Leeds…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Estació Marítima Maó Cos Nou, 0.9 km); routes include Moll de Llevant - Illa del Rei.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mahon (Menorca). 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.

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