Are you planning your next vacation in Formentera and need to know your options on how to get to Formentera?
Then you have come to the right place: we are going to give you all the options you have at your disposal to get to Formentera to enjoy its beaches and beach bars, either by plane through Ibiza or by ferry (direct or semi-direct).
Let’s get to it!
How can you get to Formentera?
Formentera has no airport and the only way to get there is by ferry or boat (if you have your own sailboat then that is also an option 🙂 ).
The first option and the one used by the vast majority of visitors arriving to Formentera is through Ibiza airport. Ibiza airport is an airport open to international traffic, which means that it receives passengers from all over Europe. Therefore, arriving to Formentera through Ibiza airport is the option chosen by most people.
The second most used option is the ferry, either direct to Formentera or semi-direct with a transfer in Ibiza.
Let’s take a look at both options so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Getting to Formentera by plane (via Ibiza)
As we have said, this is the option chosen by most visitors arriving to Formentera.
In this case, you will have to make the journey in 3 steps, which are as follows:
- Arriving by plane to Ibiza
- Getting from Ibiza airport to the Ibiza ferry station
- Take a ferry from Ibiza ferry station to Formentera.
Below we will explain the options you have to move from the airport to the maritime station of Ibiza and then the options available to you in terms of shipping companies and ferries operating the line Ibiza – Formentera.
First: Arrival at Ibiza airport
If you land in Ibiza in high season you will surely encounter some crowds: Ibiza’s airport handles around 2 million travelers every year, so in high season it can be a bit overwhelming.
Once outside the airport, you will have to get to the maritime station: both cabs and buses are right in front of the terminal, so it is up to you to choose one or the other option.
Second: to move from the airport to Ibiza’s Maritime Station.
The second step after landing at Ibiza airport will be to get to the maritime station.
You have two options:
- Cab from the airport to the maritime station of Ibiza.
- No waiting: cabs are almost always available
- Fast (approximately 12 minutes).
- High cost: 25/30€.
- Bus from the airport to the maritime station of Ibiza (line L10)*.
- With waiting time: the bus runs every 30 minutes
- Slow (approximately 40 minutes).
- Low cost: 3,60€ per passenger.
*You can consult a PDF with the timetables of the line L10 Airport – Ibiza city in the following link.
Third: take the ferry Ibiza – Formentera
The last step to get to Formentera is, once you arrive at the maritime station, to take a ferry that will take you from Ibiza to Formentera.
The Ibiza-Formentera connection offers many options, which means that you have several companies with varied schedules and journey times (from 25 minutes to 1 hour).
If you want to avoid queues and waits it is recommended that you buy your ferry ticket online. This way you will not have to go through the ticket offices at the Ibiza ferry station and you will be able to board directly by showing your e-ticket on your phone.
If you arrive at the Ibiza ferry station without a ticket and you don’t know which is the next boat, don’t worry: normally you won’t have to wait more than 30 minutes until there is a boat to Formentera available.
Shipping companies for the route Ibiza – Formentera
There are 4 shipping companies operating the Ibiza – Formentera route. The two that allow the transport of cars are Balearia and Trasmapi, but you should consult the schedules of the ships that accept vehicles.
Below is a table with a summary of these 4 companies:
| Aquabus |  | Ticket Price: 17,50€. | Travel time: 1 hour | Does it transport cars? No, only scooters/bicycles. | Aquabus timetable |
| Balearia |  | Ticket Price: 30€. | Route: 30 minutes | Does it carry cars? Yes, but not on all ships. | Balearia Timetable |
| Mediterranean Pitiusa |  | Ticket Price: 30€. | Travel time: 25 minutes (with Fast Ferry) | Does it carry cars? Yes, but not on all boats. | Timetables M. Pitiusa |
| Trasmapi |  | Ticket Price: 30€. | Route: 30 minutes | Does it carry cars? Yes, but not on all boats. | Trasmapi Timetable |
*Prices are approximate. May change according to the time of year
All the information and extra discounts on the ferry Ibiza - Formentera on the following page:
Reaching Formentera by Ferry from Denia, Barcelona, Palma or Valencia
If you don’t want to travel by plane, the second easiest option to get to Formentera is by ferry. This is the right option if you want to bring your own vehicle to move around Formentera, or if you need to take your car or motorcycle to Formentera because you are going to work on the island or live there for a period of time.
If you go by ferry to Formentera to be able to take your vehicle with you, remember that the circulation of vehicles is limited during the high season. You must apply for an entry permit for your vehicle through the website formentera.eco or risk fines and sanctions.
Below we explain the options you have to get to Formentera by ferry.
Direct ferry Denia – Formentera
It is the fastest ferry from the mainland: it has a duration of 2 hours, which makes this ferry the fastest connection to the mainland if we cannot fly.
The line is operated by the company Balearia, and the vessel used is the Ramon Llull. This boat has capacity for 90 cars, so you can take your vehicle with you. As we said above, check the traffic restrictions in Formentera through the website formentera.eco to avoid fines.
Semi-direct ferry Barcelona – Ibiza – Formentera
From the port of Barcelona you have at your disposal two shipping companies that make the route Barcelona – Ibiza: Balearia and Transmediterránea.
In either case you will have to transfer (change boats) when you arrive in Ibiza.
Ferry schedules for the Barcelona – Ibiza line vary depending on the time of year, and you have at your disposal day and night routes.
We would recommend you to travel at night, as this way you arrive in Ibiza in the morning of the next day, which means that you will be in Formentera well before lunchtime. This way you don’t waste a whole day just traveling by boat.
It is important to note that, in the case of a semi-direct ferry trip like this one, the first ship will dock at the Ibiza ferry and cruise terminal (also known as the Marina Botafoch terminal), which means that the first ship will dock at the Ibiza ferry and cruise terminal (also known as the Marina Botafoch terminal), meaning that you must travel from Ibiza – Botafoch to the maritime station of Ibiza – Formentera. for liaison with the second ship.
Semi-direct ferry Palma – Ibiza – Formentera
The Ibiza – Palma line is the route between the Balearic Islands with the highest number of passengers. You have at your disposal two shipping companies that operate this route: TransMediterránea and Balearia.
The trip with the fastest boat takes about 2 hours.
Again, as mentioned above, the first ship will dock at the Ibiza ferry and cruise terminal (also known as Marina Botafoch), which means that the first ship will dock at the Ibiza ferry terminal (also known as Marina Botafoch), which means that the first ship will dock at the Ibiza ferry terminal (also known as Marina Botafoch). you must travel from Ibiza – Botafoch to the maritime station of Ibiza – Formentera. for liaison with the second ship.
Semi-direct ferry Valencia – Formentera
The Valencia – Ibiza line is a route operated by Balearia and TransMediterránea.
It has a duration of approximately 6 hours.
As in the case of the Barcelona – Ibiza and Palma – Ibiza lines, the ferry will dock at Marina Botafoch, and you will have to go to the maritime station of Ibiza to connect with the boat that will take you to Formentera .
How to get to Formentera from different destinations
If you are still not sure about how to get to Formentera, here is more information about routes to four cities in our country.
Getting to Formentera from Ibiza
As you have seen, the only option to get to Formentera from Ibiza is by boat. See our table above on the different ferry companies that operate the Ibiza – Formentera route for more information on fares and schedules.
Getting to Formentera from Madrid
To get to Formentera from Madrid you can do it in several ways and combining several methods of transport:
- By plane to Ibiza, and then by boat to Formentera.
- By plane or AVE to Valencia, and from Valencia you have two options:
- Plane Valencia – Ibiza, and then boat to Formentera.
- Ryanair, Vueling and Iberia operate the Valencia – Ibiza route.
- Boat Valencia – Ibiza, and then boat to Formentera
- Train Valencia – Denia, then direct boat Denia – Formentera
- Plane Valencia – Ibiza, and then boat to Formentera.
Getting to Formentera from Barcelona
To get to Formentera from Barcelona you can do it in 2 ways:
- By plane to Ibiza, and then by boat to Formentera.
- By boat to Ibiza, and then by boat to Formentera.
Getting to Formentera from Valencia
To get to Formentera from Valencia you can do it in 3 ways:
- By plane to Ibiza, and then by boat to Formentera.
- By boat to Ibiza, and then by boat to Formentera.
- By train to Denia, and then direct boat Denia – Formentera.
Frequently asked questions about how to get to Formentera
We leave you some FAQ’s that people send us about how to get to Formentera.
How much does it cost to get to Formentera?
You will have to count on several costs to get to Formentera: the plane or boat to Ibiza, the cab or bus to the maritime station of Ibiza and the boat to Formentera. Depending on the time of the year you can benefit from lower prices.
How long does the boat to Formentera take?
The fastest boats make the trip Ibiza – Formentera in 30 minutes. Other boats can take up to 1 hour.
Can Formentera be reached by plane?
No. Formentera does not have an airport. You can only get there by boat.
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