Menorca Airport Transfers
If you want to make the most of your holiday, don't worry about transfers between the airport and your hotel. Here's how to let yourself go (literally) for a hassle-free trip.
Waiting for the transfer at the airport | ©Atoms
One of the biggest doubts when travelling to Minorca is how to get around the island, or whether it is necessary to hire a car, as public transport is somewhat limited to make the most of everything it has to offer.
My answer would be that it is not always necessary as long as you know how to get to your hotel or accommodation and you make sure you have transport to the coves and beaches you want to visit. For the former, look no further: here's a private transfer from Menorca airport to your hotel and back, about which I'll tell you all you need to know.
1. Private transfer from Mahón airport to your hotel
With a private transfer from Menorca airport to your hotel in Mahon, you will be met at the airport and taken directly to your accommodation in a comfortable and spacious air-conditioned vehicle. This is the quickest and most convenient way to get to your hotel, and is also available to return to the airport and finish your journey without the worry and stress of finding transport.
2. How does the Menorca airport transfer work?
- The service operates every day of the year, 24 hours a day. Depending on the day and time of your flight, you can choose more or less vehicle options for the transfer.
- The driver will wait for you up to an hour and a half after the estimated time of landing, so in case there is a delay, don't worry, you will still have your transfer covered.
- You need to establish a destination address when booking, and if it is outside the boundaries where the transfer company operates, they may not be able to confirm the service. Generally, the transfer will take you anywhere in the centre of Mahon and around the city, such as Cala Blanca.
- Each passenger is limited to one suitcase of maximum 20 kilos and one handbag, but if you want to bring more luggage (a bicycle, a surfboard, an instrument...) you can do so as long as you don't forget to specify it at the time of booking.
- Baby and child seats are available on the transfer, but you have to ask for them during the booking process.
- You can cancel the transfer at any time, but you will only receive a 100% refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
3. Advantages of choosing a private transfer
The great advantage of private transfer over shared options or public transport is that it is the fastest and most comfortable, as you will not have to wait for other people or share the vehicle with anyone else. On the other hand, the price is usually higher and unless your group is large enough to fill the vehicle, you will have to pay for any empty seats.
The vehicles have several seats depending on the option you choose. There are 3, 8 and 16 seater vehicles to suit your group. If for example there are 6 of you, it is most economical to book two separate 3-seater services so that you don't have to pay for two empty seats.
Another thing that makes it worthwhile to book a private transfer from the airport is that your driver will be waiting for you on landing, in the arrivals area, so you won't have to wander around the airport looking for directions to Mahón. You will be asked for your flight details and your telephone number, so you will know at all times if your flight is delayed and which departure gate you will use to enter the airport.
4. About luggage
The vehicles that operate this type of transfer have plenty of space to carry your luggage, and although it is normally limited to one suitcase per person, as it is a private transport you can take more and there will be no problem (as long as you specify it when you make the reservation).
This, coupled with the comfortable, spacious seats and air-conditioning, make this a great option if you want to get to Mahón without the hassle.
Alex's Traveller Tip
By private transfer it takes about 13 minutes to get to the centre of Mahón. The bus, the only alternative option, takes around 15 minutes plus the time you have to wait for it to arrive.
5. How to book a transfer
- Choose the date of your flight and the number of people to be transported, and then the vehicle of your choice (there are several options, each with a different price).
- You will be asked for the first and last names of all passengers, information about your flight and the destination address. If you are carrying more than one suitcase, put it in the last field.
- After payment, your booking will be confirmed and you will receive an email with all the details of your booking. Check that everything is correct and save it in highlights.
- You will be picked up at the airport at the place indicated in the email and you and the rest of the passengers will be taken to your hotel or accommodation.
- If you book a return transfer, you will receive an email or call to confirm the pick-up time. This is usually 3 hours before your flight, but you can choose your own pick-up time.
6. The bus, the only alternative option to the transfer
Perhaps you are thinking of travelling to Menorca on a tight budget, or you are going to travel with very light luggage, or you are not convinced by private transport. In that case, you have the option of public transport to get to Mahón from the airport.
Bus number 10 takes you from the airport to Mahón bus station in the city centre. The bus ticket is purchased from the driver and costs €2.65 (a price which, depending on when you read this, may have changed).
The first bus from Menorca to the airport leaves at 5.45am and the last one at 00.25am, so if you're arriving on the island in the early hours of the morning it may not be the best option. Buses run every 15-30 minutes.
To get to Ciutadella from Mahón you can take a bus from the station. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
7. You may also be interested in
Once you're in Menorca there are plenty of experiences and activities waiting for you and to make your trip nothing short of unforgettable, here's a guide with 10 must-do's to include on your trip: 10 Best Activities in Menorca.
And one thing you must include in your trip is a boat cruise around the island, preferably at sunset and with a glass of wine. Sound good? Well, read more about this experience here: Boat tours in Menorca.