How long is the ferry from Ibiza to Formentera?
The crossing time by ferry from Ibiza to Formentera ranges between routes, operators and ships. Ibiza - Formentera on average approximately takes 30m. The distance from Ibiza to Formentera is approximately 12.7 nautical miles. Sailings from Playa d’en Bossa - Formentera take on average 55m.
The fastest ferry from Ibiza to Formentera is from Ibiza ferry port, with a crossing time of approximately 25 minutes. Balearia and Mediterranea Pitiusa offer this route with up to 36 sailings daily combined.
Ibiza to Formentera Ferry Operators
The following operators sail from Ibiza to Formentera: Aquabus, Balearia, Mediterranea Pitiusa, Trasmapi and Trasmapi Car.
Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between Ibiza and Formentera with just a few clicks using our deal finder.
What is the ferry price from Ibiza to Formentera?
The average price on Ibiza - Formentera is around £76. Prices can vary depending on the route, operator, departure time and season, we recommend using our deal finder for live prices.
Can I travel with a vehicle from Ibiza to Formentera?
The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Ibiza – Formentera: Trasmapi and Balearia. Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.
Ibiza Formentera Ferry Routes
The following routes sail between Ibiza and Formentera: Ibiza – Formentera and Playa d’en Bossa – Formentera.
Some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from Ibiza to Formentera search in our Deal Finder.
About Formentera
Formentera is the smallest and quietest of the four main Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Menorca and Mallorca), off the east coast of Spain, just under 4 miles south of Ibiza.
With its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Formentera is beach lover’s paradise. The climate is typically Mediterranean which means it’s a popular tourist destination between June and September, though less busy and more relaxed than neighboring Ibiza.
With no commercial airport on the island, the only way to Formentera is by ferry, either from Ibiza or mainland Spain.
Ibiza is close by and provides year round crossings to La Savina port in the north of Formentera. In peak season, crossings are as frequent as every 30 minutes and are operated by both Balearia and Trasmapi.
If you're travelling from mainland Spain to Formentera, then the best option is to take the direct route from Denia. The crossing is relatively short at around 3 hours and runs between April and September. The alternative option is to travel from the mainland to Ibiza from Barcelona, Valencia or Denia and then pick of the inter-island connection between Ibiza and Formentera.