Formentera has no airport, so every flight to the island lands at Ibiza Airport (IBZ). From there the trip has three steps: a bus to the port of Ibiza town, a ferry across the strait, and the first few minutes at La Savina. Plan on a bus, a short wait at the quay and a crossing of about 30 minutes.
Step 1: Ibiza Airport to the port of Ibiza
Two bus lines connect the airport with the ferry port.
- AERO3 Express stops at the airport, Isidor Macabich and the port, and takes about 20 minutes. From 1 May to 15 October it runs every 30 minutes, from the first bus at 07:15 to the last at 23:45 from the airport. On 1 to 30 April and 16 to 31 October it runs hourly.
- AERO2 stops at the airport, Sant Jordi and the port, and takes about 40 minutes. It runs every 30 minutes all year, so it is the line to count on in winter.
A single ticket on either line costs 3.50 euros by card or QR code and 4.90 euros in cash. The airport bus AERO5 serves Platja d'en Bossa and Figueretes from 15 May to 15 October and does not go to the port.
Formentera Lines and Trasmapi both sell tickets online, so you can have your ticket before the bus ride ends.
Step 2: the ferry from Ibiza to La Savina
Trasmapi, Formentera Lines, Aquabus and Baleària sail from Ibiza to the port of La Savina, the only commercial port of Formentera. The crossing takes about 30 minutes. Every sailing from every operator is merged into one list on the ferry timetable, with the next departure at the top.
What to know before you board:
- Check-in. On foot, be at the quay at least 15 minutes before departure. Trasmapi asks for 30 minutes with a vehicle, and Aquabus asks for 20 minutes.
- Tickets. Formentera Lines sells an open ticket, valid on any sailing that day while seats last, and a closed ticket for one chosen time. A Trasmapi ticket is valid for one year.
- Luggage. One bag of up to 20 kg per person travels free on Formentera Lines and Trasmapi, plus one small hand item on Formentera Lines.
- Bicycles and scooters. Bicycles and mopeds up to 50 cc travel free with Formentera Lines, and up to 125 cc with Trasmapi, as space allows. Aquabus takes bicycles and motorbikes on request but no cars.
- Cars. Trasmapi runs car ferries; the vehicle height limit is 2.10 m. Read the vehicle rules for Formentera before you bring a car (see step 3).
- Children. Ages 2 to 13 pay a reduced fare and babies under 2 travel free.
- Pets. Trasmapi carries pets free, in a carrier in the lounge. Formentera Lines takes small pets in a carrier indoors and dogs on a lead on the outer deck.
Aquabus has a second line from Figueretes and Platja d'en Bossa to Formentera. A ticket for the port of Ibiza does not board there, so check the departure point on your ticket.
Step 3: arriving at La Savina
La Savina is the island's port and the place where onward travel starts. The bus lines start here: L1 runs to Es Pujols, L2 to El Pilar de la Mola and Far de la Mola, and the L3 tourist bus from 15 October runs to Ses Illetes for 10 euros return, or to Ses Illetes and Es Pujols for 15 euros return, with children at half price.
Hire a bicycle, a scooter or a car from the rental companies registered with Formentera.eco. From 1 June to 30 September 2026 the island limited motor vehicles with a quota, and an authorisation was required for each vehicle; a vehicle rented outside the island was not allowed in. The 2027 rules have not been published yet, and the portal reopens on 20 April 2027.
For a taxi, see the taxi page. If you are staying in a town, the towns guide describes each one.
A simple plan for arrival day
- Take AERO3 Express in season, or AERO2 all year, to the port of Ibiza.
- Go to your operator's quay with your ticket.
- Board the ferry; the crossing takes about 30 minutes.
- At La Savina, pick up your rental or board the bus to your town.
If you only have a day, read Formentera in one day from Ibiza for the route that fits the ferry times.