Mahon Airport (MAH) Essential Guide

Mahon Airport Informational Guide to Menorca Airport (MAH) is located in the southeast of the island, about 4.5 kilometres from the capital Mahón.

It is the only airport on this Balearic Island.

It was opened in 1969 and although Menorca Airport started out as a modest airport, today it has 16 gates. In 2008 it was completely renovated. The airport of Menorca, also called Mahón Airport or in Spanish Aeropuerte de Menorca, has the IATA code MAH.

From the UK airports, the flight time to this beautiful island is only just over 2 hours for air traffic to and from Menorca.

Most of the passengers flying into the airport are foreign visitors. Minorca/Menorca may be considered to be less crowded than its brothers Ibiza and Mallorca, yet the island can count on healthy holidaymakers every year.

The number of domestic passengers is also high. The main airports to which Menorca Airport is connected are Barcelona, Madrid and Palma de Mallorca. These are important transfer points for foreign passengers from other European destinations. Several airlines such as Iberia, EasyJet, Jet2, Transavia, Vueling, TUIfly and Brussels Airlines fly to Mahón.

From the UK you can use various airlines to the island. The airport can count on approximately 3.4 million passengers annually. Air traffic to and from the island has increased enormously over the past twenty years. Most flights take place between May and mid-October, the months that fall within the summer season. August is the busiest month.

There are a couple of flights off season from the UK from Gatwick operated by Easyjet, This can change depending on the current covid restrictions affecting both Spain and the UK.

Menorca Airport Transfers

When you land at Mahon, and you have passed through customs, we recommend one of the easiest and quickest ways to get to your hotel or villa is by a private taxi.

We always use one of two to make a swift transfer between the airport and our accommodation.

As you come through in the arrivals hall, both Suntransfers and Holiday Taxi drivers await with a board with your name on it. 2 minutes walk to the car park where the private hire companies park and you are on your way.

Our personal favourite is Suntransfers. Usually high spec cars and friendly helpful drivers that speak good English. We have always been picked up on time with Suntransfers. *Recommended

Also we use Holiday Taxis, again offering a similar service to Suntransfers. They have friendly drivers and on time. Click below to get a no obligation quote before you book. The websites are both easy to use and payment made online in advance.

Private hire are not the cheapest, but what we like is the reliability no fuss quick transfers which is worth every penny (Euro).

To ensure a hassle-free journey, click below so you can relax and let your holiday begin as soon as you arrive at Mahon Airport.

Compared to some airports, Mahon is a small but well equipped airport. It has a VIP lounge on level 3 which you can access for 33 Eur. In the baggage hall, there are food and drink vending machines, so you can always get a snack to eat and drink. To keep the kids entertained, there are a couple of play areas for younger children.

Shops available

Chemist (Farmacia) found at the Departures level, Floor 1.
Opening Hours: 7 days a week 9:00am - 2:00pm and 5 - 8:00pm

Lost + found Location: Level 0 in the Arrivals Hall. Telephone:+34 971 157 108

Services

Menorca Airport has Free WiFi
Duty Free in Departures Lounge
ATMs / Cash Machines
Reduced mobility / accessibility services

Services not avaialble:
Luggage Storage
Showers
Smoking is allowed in designated areas outside.
2 rooms (one with CafeBar ) in Departures.

From the airport to your accommodation once you have landed at Menorca Mahon airport.

You can reach your accommodation in various ways. If you have rented a car, you can pick it up directly at Menorca Airport.

Taxis are also widely used - Fares Here

It is best to arrange a taxi in advance via Menorca Airport Transfers They are not the cheapest but we highly recommend their door-to-door service. Punctual and high spec cars are available.

In addition, there is bus line 10, which manages to serve many tourists. With this bus you can reach the capital Mahón within fifteen minutes from the airport. There you can transfer to other buses.

Airport Facilities

Menorca Mahon Airport has one passenger terminal with 16 gates. Menorca Airport consists of three floors: check-in takes place on the first floor, while security checks are located on the second floor, just like the boarding gates.

On the first floor you will find a bar, various shops and a tourist information point.

On the second floor there is also a bar-restaurant, shops and a play area for children. There are several parking spaces in front of Menorca airport, for both short-term and long-term parking. This is also the place where you leave your rental car.

Menorca Flight Departures

Shopping on site

There is a souvenir, newsagent on Departures level otherwise all the shopping is located in the departures lounge after security.

You can shop at the Duty-free plus a small selection of shops including a delicatessen for regional products and a bit of luxury with Jaime Mascaro for Quality shoes and handbags.

A convenient petrol station is situated on the airport site with a car wash and also offering some food and drink purchases.

Airport Taxis are located directly outside the Terminal as you come out of the airport after collecting your baggage and turn right as you go through the exit doors.

Buses to and from the airport

There is just one public bus service L10 that runs to Mahon (Maó) from where you can travel to (the last stop) to connect to other services at the Main City Centre Bus Station. Cost of a single ticket €2.60 and you can just purchase as you get on the bus. They will have Maó and L10 on the front of the bus.

Bus service runs half-hourly in both directions and starts at 5.45 am and runs until 11 pm in the evening. On the stop at the airport, you can find the latest timetable of the service.