Ibiza Airport: the island's air gate

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

It's no exaggeration to say that Ibiza is a small island that is very popular. Moreover, all categories of tourists rush there: noisy and not very rich youth, VIP clients, families with children and fans of a quiet, measured rest. A complete international reigns here: the British, Germans, French, of course - the Spaniards, and recently the proportion of our compatriots has increased. All of them are attracted by Ibiza. Prices, especially during the season, "bite", but this does not deter travelers. After all, in the resorts they expect comfort according to European standards.

First impression of the island

Before dispersing to their resorts (nightlife lovers - to the capital of the island and the city of San Antoni, adherents of a relaxing holiday - to the north coast, and moneybags - to San Miguel), all tourists arrive at Ibiza airport. It bears the name of San Jose (Saint Joseph) and is an air gate not only forresidents of Ibiza, but also the neighboring island of Formentera. It is the airport that creates the first impression of what awaits you on the coast.

Location and how to get to the holiday destination

Unlike large European capitals, where planes land fifty kilometers from the city, the small island touches with its compactness. Passengers who survive the flight to Ibiza will not have to spend a few more hours to reach their resort. San Jose Airport is located just seven kilometers south of the island's capital. Shuttle bus number 10 runs to the city center. Travel on it will cost you 3, 2 Є. In the summer months and in September, you can take a bus directly to the city of San Antoni - this is route number 9. Taxi in Ibiza operates at two rates. On weekdays from seven in the morning until ten in the evening, getting into the car will cost 3.25 € plus the road - 0.98 euros per kilometer. The rest of the time, you will be charged 1.2 € per km for the road. If you want to drive to Ibiza Airport directly at the terminal entrance, add an additional two euros to the total amount for paid parking.

History

During the civil war, the Balearic Islands needed military airfields. Therefore, such a concrete strip was laid in Ibiza. After the war, in 1949, a small building was built to receive ordinary passengers. But two years later, Franco banned the use of Ibiza airport for peaceful purposes and left it for a military base. However, the growing demand for the resorts of the island turned out to be stronger than militaristic plans.dictator. Already in 1958, the airport started working again. Now it receives up to five million passengers a year. Moreover, this flow is extremely heterogeneous. During the season when charter flights land here, the services of the only terminal can be overloaded.

Airport Services

As elsewhere in Europe, there are certain standards. The comfort of passengers and those who meet Ibiza airport is 100% guaranteed. There are parking places (including for the disabled). All buttons in elevators are duplicated in font for the blind. The medical center is open around the clock. For those leaving Spain, duty free shops offer their goods at low prices. Bars, cafes and restaurants provide an opportunity to refresh yourself before the flight. You can exchange currency and rent a car without leaving the airport building.