Menorca Airport - Essential Guide
Menorca Airport 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.
Compared to some airports, Menorca is a small but well equiped 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.
Airport Facilities
Menorca 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.
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.
From the airport to your accommodation once you have landed at Menorca 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.
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.
Private Resort Transfer
If you need a transfer to your resort, you can book here with Suntransfers who are a very reliable service to any resort on the island. Book online anytime before your holiday and your return to the airport. We always use this service, it's not the cheapest, but they are always on time and very clean and courteous. RECOMMENDED
Menorca Airport Parking
There is a large car park ( P1 ) directly in front of Terminal
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