Summer is just around the corner, and it’s only natural to start thinking about vacations, especially for those who love Formentera. Planning a holiday on the island involves a series of steps to ensure you enjoy every minute of your time.
Without hesitation, you book a flight to Ibiza, perhaps a beautiful beachfront apartment in Es Pujols… but how do you get from the island of Ibiza to the island of Formentera?

Here are a few options for getting around (the classic ferry and water taxi) and different shipping companies that offer these services. Below is a brief guide to help you choose the best option for your needs.

Ferries from Ibiza to Formentera

There are three main ferry companies that operate between the two islands. If you want to make the most of your time, we suggest booking your ticket online in advance.
Simply know what time your flight is scheduled to arrive in Ibiza and calculate the travel time to the port. If you choose to take a taxi, it should take about 15 minutes, otherwise, by bus, including waiting time and stops, the estimated time is around 35 minutes.

By purchasing your ferry ticket online with Formentera Lines or Trasmapi, you can benefit from a discounted roundtrip fare and, most importantly, the option to select an open time slot, allowing you to board any of their ferries without being tied to a specific departure time.

What is a water taxi?

A less common but certainly very useful solution is to rely on water taxis. But what are they and how do they work?

Water taxis are boats that operate 24/7 and allow for a quick transfer of a group of 4 to 12 people from the tourist marinas of Ibiza to the port of Formentera.
These are Marina Ibiza and Marina Botafoch (located a few hundred meters from each other) and are situated about 1.5 km from the port of Ibiza.

When planning your holiday in Formentera, there are a few details that can make a big difference, both in terms of cost and time. Often, the most affordable flights are also the least convenient.
Therefore, knowing the ferry schedule from Ibiza port and having a clear plan for getting to the port becomes crucial! You could risk having to spend a night in Ibiza and wait until the following day to reach the peaceful Formentera… not to mention that the savings on the flight would be completely negated!

The traditional boats of the shipping companies that operate the transfer from Ibiza to Formentera may have their schedules vary depending on the season. While it is possible to find ferries even late at night during high season, this is often not the case during the mid or low seasons.

Water taxis are a popular choice for late-night arrivals at Ibiza airport when night ferries aren’t running, or for travelers who do not want to lose even a minute at the port and prefer to use this fast service.

Companies offering this service represent an optimal choice for those seeking a fast and personalized transfer. By booking the service in advance, you won’t have to worry about inconvenient waits at the port of Ibiza.

The cost of a water taxi between Ibiza and Formentera varies slightly from company to company and is certainly higher than the ferry, but the exclusivity of the service is undeniable.

Water Taxi Companies

Below, we suggest some water taxi companies you can rely on for your transfer from Ibiza to Formentera:

SALAO: minimum price €480 (up to 5 people), each additional passenger pays €60 and the maximum capacity is 9 people; additional night-time cost €20 per person (from 00:00 to 06:30). Available from April 1st to October 30th. The Salao water taxi departs from Marina Botafoch.
For more details: https://formenterawatertaxi.es/taxi-nautico

HOTFISH: offers rigid-hull inflatable boats starting from €380 (for a group of up to 5 people); €65 for each additional person, with a maximum capacity of 11 people; VAT must be added to the price. This water taxi departs from Marina Ibiza. For more details: https://hotfish.eu/en/water-taxi

The water taxi takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the island of Formentera from the port of Ibiza.