More Information Ibiza Airport
Ibiza Airport, officially inaugurated on April 1, 1958, has a rich history and has experienced significant growth over the years. Initially known as Es Codolar Airport, it was designed to meet the island’s air transport needs.
History
- During the Spanish Civil War, the Es Codolar area was used as a temporary military airfield.
- On August 13, 1949, the airport opened to national and international civil traffic but closed two years later due to insufficient facilities1.
- In 1958, the first regular flights between Ibiza-Palma and Ibiza-Barcelona began with Aviaco airline
- In 1960, construction of the runway and installation of a control tower began
- On July 15, 1966, the airport opened to international and customs traffic
- In 1973, a new terminal was inaugurated, initially functioning only for international flights
Current Data
- In 2024, the airport served 9,069,410 passengers, marking the best year in its history
- It has one main passenger terminal
Popular Flights
Among the most popular destinations from Ibiza are:
- Domestic flights: Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca
- International flights: London, Rome, Amsterdam, Paris
Here is a table with the top 10 most popular destinations from Ibiza Airport in 2024:
|
Position |
Destination |
Country |
Passengers |
|
1 |
London |
United Kingdom |
1,844,775 |
|
2 |
Rome |
Italy |
913,876 |
|
3 |
Berlin |
Germany |
705,366 |
|
4 |
Amsterdam |
Netherlands |
565,307 |
|
5 |
Paris |
France |
416,845 |
|
6 |
Barcelona |
Spain |
N/A |
|
7 |
Madrid |
Spain |
N/A |
|
8 |
Palma de Mallorca |
Spain |
N/A |
|
9 |
Düsseldorf |
Germany |
N/A |
|
10 |
Zurich |
Switzerland |
N/A |
Notable Features
- It serves as a base for airlines such as Iberia and Ryanair
- It is a crucial airport for tourism in the Balearic Islands
Ibiza Airport has evolved from its modest beginnings to become a major international tourist hub, reflecting the island’s economic growth and global importance.
Challenges and Future
Despite growth, the airport faces challenges:
- The need to expand and modernize facilities to handle the growing number of passengers
- Managing air traffic during the peak summer season
Other Improvements
- Aena is analyzing and implementing necessary investments for the Airport Regulation Document DORA 2027-2031
- The aim is to ensure that infrastructures are correctly dimensioned for future demand