Ferry from Spain to Formentera

How long is the ferry from Spain to Formentera?

The crossing time by ferry from Spain to Formentera ranges between routes, operators and ships. Barcelona Formentera ferry on average approximately takes 11 hours and 29 minutes. The distance from Barcelona to Formentera is approximately 165 nautical miles.

The fastest ferry from Spain to Formentera is from Denia. The distance from Denia to Formentera is 64 nautical miles with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours. Balearia offer this route with 21 sailings weekly combined.

Spain to Formentera Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from Spain to Formentera: Balearia. Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between Spain to Formentera with just a few clicks using our deal finder.

What is the ferry price from Spain to Formentera?

Prices for the Spain Formentera ferry might change depending on the season you wish to travel. Cheap ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to view all the latest ferry discounts.

Can I travel with a vehicle from Spain to Formentera?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Barcelona - Formentera: Balearia.

Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.

Spain to Formentera Ferry Routes

The following routes sail between Spain to Formentera: Barcelona - Formentera and Denia - Formentera.

Some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from Spain 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.