The Ibiza airport is small yet mighty. Some days you’ll wait in the security line for under ten minutes and be on your way. Other days, you might be stopped and pressed for a document you didn’t know you needed! With more rules and regulations being added this year – make sure you have all the documents and knowledge of the rules you need when venturing into the Ibiza Airport so your time before and after the clubs is simple and easy!
Transportation to and from the Ibiza Airport
From the airport, you have three main options of coming and going: the bus, a taxi, or an Uber.
Taking the Bus
The bus comes every 30 minutes to the bus stop, which when you exit the airport you can find on the right side of the sidewalk after the taxi line. This bus has a card reader (not all buses do) where you can pay about 3 euros to ride. This bus goes through San Jordi, Figueretas, and finally to Ibiza Town. If you are taking the bus to the airport, you can easily use google maps and the public transportation feature. It will tell you what stop to be at and at what time, so you can make it to the airport with ease. Not all of the Ibiza buses stay on time, but the airport bus usually does.
Taking a Taxi
If you want to take a taxi, you will see the taxi line directly to your right when you exit the airport. You can expect to pay around 16-20 euros depending on how far your hotel is from the airport. You can ask the front desk at your hotel to call you a taxi, or you can call one yourself using either the TaxiClicK app or call Radio Taxi Eivissa (+34 971 398 483)
Taking an Uber
Uber is a new addition to the island, and the pick up spot is in a parking lot after the bus stop. I personally would check the Uber app to compare whether the price was more or less than a taxi. I lived in Figueretas and knew it cost 16 euros in a taxi to get to my apartment, so if an Uber was less, I would take it.
I’ve found that on average, taking an Uber was less expensive than calling a taxi. Though when it’s super busy during the main season, there are many more taxi drivers than Uber drivers, which would make an Uber more expensive.
So if you have a choice, I would use Uber to get around the island
Getting through Security!
Thankfully, security is normally straightforward and simple (as long as there’s a short line and you aren’t running late!) Like most Spanish airports, you will only need to take off your shoes if you are wearing boots, heels, or some type of shoe with a big platform. They’ll offer you plastic to put on over your socks if you’re wearing any of the previously mentioned.
The Ibiza airport policy is that you need to take out all liquids and electronics from your carry on bag and personal item. While they are strict on electronics, I have never had to take out my liquids and put them in the plastic bags. I leave them in my own plastic toiletries bag and never remove it from my bag. I have never had a problem.
The security workers are never rude and have a great attention to detail. When I was living in Ibiza, I was in the airport minimum once or twice a month. One time, I forgot to take my AirPods out of the security bin my things were in. I was in a hurry to get through and didn’t realize I forgot them! When I returned I was swiftly directed to the police officer who had them without missing a beat.
I have never had to wait longer than 15 minutes to get through security here, even on a busy day. With the Ibiza airport being small and quick to get through, traveling through here was always enjoyable.
Passport Control…
This is where things might get difficult!
If you are coming to Ibiza from somewhere in the European Union or you have a layover in the EU before landing in Ibiza, you won’t have to go through passport control. Lucky you!
If you have a direct flight from outside of the EU, which is basically only UK flights, you will have to go through passport control entering or exiting the Ibiza airport.
The New Ruling
The island is trying to crack down on UK citizens who come to Ibiza with no accommodation. Many people like to come for 24 hours to party, sleep on the beach (check here for the best, lesser known, Ibiza beaches), then fly home. This is no longer allowed, as all passengers on UK direct flights will have to prove they have accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Violating this new rule can get your fined up to €8,000! This is important for both people coming to visit Ibiza and also those who rent out their properties to tourists. Both sides need to have the proper paperwork filled out and in hand before entering the Ibiza airport. This paperwork is called a “carta de invitacion,” which must be filled out by the property owner at an appointment at the post office. The full process can take 20-60 days, since one must sign up for an appointment, wait for the day to come, go to the appointment, wait to learn the pick up day, then return to pick up the official paperwork. It also costs the host €70 to €80.
If you are flying in from the UK, make sure you have the proper paperwork so you aren’t denied from the island!
The Ibiza airport is open all year, but as you can guess, with the majority of the shops closed. Ibiza is fun time no matter what season you come – take a look at this guide for winter clubs and bars!
After being in 20+ different airports, I can confidently say that the Ibiza Airport was the most stress free airport experience I’ve ever had. Hopefully after reading these tips you can say the same! Happy traveling!
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