Ibiza International Airport is well known to fans of the Balearic Islands. Aeropuerto de Ibiza is the link between the archipelago and the mainland. Due to the significant passenger traffic, this air harbor is one of the ten largest airports in Spain.
General information
Official name: Aeropuerto de Ibiza.
ICAO code: LEIB.
The airport is located in the municipality of San Jose, 7 km from the city of Ibiza. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) it was an emergency military airfield, and since 1949 it has been used for civilian purposes.
There are three airports in the Balearic Islands, but 95% of passengers are served in Ibiza - mainly vacationers from local resorts.
Most of the flights are seasonal. The high season is between May and October. Mainland and inter-island flights operate all year round. At any time of the year, you can fly from Ibiza to Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Alicante. The main airline serving the island is Vueling.
Airport terminal
The airport has one lane and one terminal with a capacity of more than 6 million people a year, and thanks to the economic development of Ibiza, passenger traffic is constantly growing. The terminal houses offices of airlines and travel agencies, as well as various infrastructure facilities, the most important of which are displayed on the terminal diagram.
Check-in for international flights starts 2.5 hours and ends 40 minutes before departure. On the Internet you can download the flight simulator "Ibiza Airport" for FSX. It allows you to familiarize yourself with the surrounding landscape and modern aerial photographs. The airport offers a picturesque view of the coast.
Airport infrastructure
Despite the modest size of the terminal, its infrastructure is well developed. All standard road services are provided here. The premises and the surrounding area are adapted to the needs of passengers with disabilities (adapted telephones, sidewalks, parking spaces).
Passengers with children after arrival and before departure can use the mother and child room, playgrounds. The terminal building houses:
- Duty Free shops;
- souvenir shops;
- restaurants and cafes;
- parking for cars;
- pharmacy;
- ATMs;
- VIP room;
- business center;
- currency exchange offices;
- internet centers.
Directly at the airport, you can find a guide or rent a car to get around the city. For long connections in Ibiza or an early flight, book a hotel nearby, such as Club Bahamas (San Jose) or El Corso (Ibiza).
FAQ
Let's take a look at some of the common questions that first-time visitors to Ibiza Airport may have.
How much is parking at the airport
A public car park is located in front of the passenger terminal. There is a long-term car park a 6-minute walk away. The cost of parking a vehicle is 0.010583 euros per minute for the first hour, then the price increases to 0.0185 euros per minute. The maximum charge for 24 hours parking is € 10.80, from the fifth day it is reduced to € 8.85.
How to get from the airport to the city
The capital of the island, located 7 km away, is easily accessible by bus, taxi or rented car. The following buses run from the airport:
- No. 10: Ibiza - San Jorge - Airport. Interval 15 or 30 minutes;
- No. 9: San Antonio - San Jose - Airport. The route is open from June 15 to October 12, the interval is 1 hour;
- No. 24: Cala Nova - Es Canar - Santa Eularia - Airport. The route is open from May 10 to October 15, the interval is 1 hour.
You can take a taxi at the exit from the terminal.
Car rental companies are offered by:
- Hertz;
- Europcar;
- Avis;
- Enterpris Rent a Car.
It is possible to pre-order a transfer to the desired location. In this case, you will be greeted with a sign.
Where to see flight schedules online
The online scoreboard can be viewed on the website, where up-to-date information is always available.
Conclusion
Most tourists arrive to the island by air, so it is important to have an idea of the local airport in advance. Knowing the infrastructure and services provided at Ibiza Airport will help you plan your vacation wisely.
