- Must visit
Museu de Menorca
Menorca’s main museum in a former Franciscan convent. Exhibits cover archaeology, fine arts and island history in a well-presented central setting.
Flights from Barcelona to Mahon depart on average 20 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 13 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 243 km distance in 55m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 243 km |
Average flight duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Flights per day 20 |
Direct flights 13 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 6:00 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£145
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
55 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
55 m
Flights on 12 Sept
32
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Mahon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Mahon will cost around £145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £19.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 32 flights from Barcelona to Mahon, including 22 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 243 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 7509
VY3702
VY3724
VY3718
VY3700
IB5482
VY3724
IB5492
VY3718
IB5494Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Mahon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £40, while a ferry costs an average of £42.
Distance: 243 km
| Flight | Most popular Ferry |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Mahon:
A flight is £3 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Mahon costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Mahon take longer:
Ferry takes on average 7h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Mahon flights for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB5468 | 6:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 7:50 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3700 | 6:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 7:50 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3702 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 8:00 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5470 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 8:00 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6007 · UX2064 | 8:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h50 | 20:30 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
IB5476 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 12:55 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3708 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 12:55 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6037 · UX2064 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h35 | 20:30 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
UX6037 · UX2059 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h50 | 10:45 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
VY3710 | 13:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 14:00 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5478 | 13:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h00 | 14:00 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3714 | 15:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 16:15 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5482 | 15:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 16:15 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6071 · UX2064 | 15:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h30 | 16:00 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
UX6071 · UX2064 | 15:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h00 | 20:30 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
UX6071 · UX2059 | 15:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h15 | 10:45 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
IB5486 | 17:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 18:40 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3718 | 17:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 18:40 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6073 · UX2059 | 18:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h00 | 10:45 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
UX6073 · UX2064 | 18:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h15 | 16:00 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
VY3720 | 20:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 21:30 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5488 | 20:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 21:30 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5492 | 21:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 22:30 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3724 | 21:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 22:30 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6103 · UX2059 | 22:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h45 | 10:45 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
UX6103 · UX2064 | 22:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 18h00 | 16:00 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
IB5474 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 23:25 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3706 | 22:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 23:25 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5494 | 22:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 23:35 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY3726 | 22:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h55 | 23:35 Menorca Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX1951+ LX8256 | 6:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h35 | 18:35 Menorca Airport | 1 change | |
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Menorca’s main museum in a former Franciscan convent. Exhibits cover archaeology, fine arts and island history in a well-presented central setting.
Contemporary art centre in the Hauser & Wirth gallery on Illa del Rei. It combines ambitious exhibitions with heritage buildings and harbour scenery.
Museum inside the Lazaret on Illa del Rei, with maritime and hospital heritage. The boat trip and restored buildings make it a memorable half-day visit.
Natural harbour promenade with quays, boats and layered town views. It is one of Mahón’s signature walks, especially pleasant in the evening.
Broad square at the heart of Mahón, lined with civic buildings and terraces. It is ideal for orientating yourself and watching daily life in the old town.
Historic market square beside the cloister and church of El Carme. Its arcades and regular market activity give it a lively local character.
Cured cow’s milk cheese from Menorca, ranging from mild to sharp. It is the island’s signature product and traditionally made with a square-edged wheel.
Menorcan fish stew usually made with rock fish, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. A classic coastal dish linked to the island’s fishing tradition.
Slow-cooked lobster stew with tomato, onion, peppers and stock. It is Menorca’s most famous celebratory seafood dish, especially around the port towns.
Harbourfront restaurant known for rice dishes, fresh fish and lobster stew in a polished but relaxed setting by the water.
Established seafood restaurant at Cales Fonts, popular for grilled fish, shellfish and classic Menorcan dishes in a lively marina atmosphere.
Traditional venue serving Menorcan specialities, tapas and local produce in a casual old-town setting close to central Mahón.
Moderate for Spain: summer stays can be pricey, but dining and local buses are reasonable for a Balearic island destination.
Tipping is modest. Round up in cafes and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; more is optional, not expected.
Barcelona to Mahon Flights: An Overview
Famous for its gin and as its sacred title as the birthplace of mayonnaise, Mahon is the laid-back main city on the island of Menorca, a popular vacation destination in the Balearic Islands. Travelers from the Spanish mainland looking for an alternative to the long ferry journey to Menorca can take frequent direct flights from Barcelona to Mahon, taking just under one hour. Flights are available seven days a week with a choice of budget airlines with departures in the morning, afternoon and evening. For additional flight connections to Mahon, there are daily indirect flights with a change en route at Palma-De-Mallorca on the neighboring island, or at Valencia or Madrid.
Spanish budget airline vueling operates frequent direct flights from Barcelona to Mahon seven days a week. In addition, Irish budget carrier Ryanair has a daily direct flight from the Catalan city to Menorca Airport. AirEuropa offers indirect flights to Mahon via Palma-De-Mallorca, while Spanish national carrier Iberia provides indirect connections from Barcelona to the island via Valancia or Madrid Barajas Airport, with some services operated by its affiliate Air Nostrum.
vueling budget airline flights from Barcelona to Mahon make the short 270 kilometers hop over the Balearic Sea to Menorca in 55 minutes. Ryanair direct flights on the same route from Barcelona take five minutes longer. The quickest indirect connection to Mahon is the AirEuropa service via Palma-De-Mallorca, taking three hours and ten minutes to reach the island. The fastest Iberia flights via Madrid take a total journey time of three hours and 50 minutes while their connections via Valencia take at least five minutes longer.
The vueling budget airline timetable offers six daily direct flights from Barcelona to Mahon from Tuesday to Friday and seven direct flights from Friday to Monday. The schedule includes morning, afternoon and evening departures from Barcelona. Ryanair, also a budget operator, provides one daily flight to Mahon, with an afternoon take-off time. There are also four daily indirect flights from Barcelona to Mahon with one change en route, all with morning departure times.
Departure Airport: Barcelona El Prat Airport is 12 kilometers south-west of Barcelona city center, served by trains on metro line L9 Sud and Aerobus express shuttles, taking around 30 minutes to get to the airport from downtown. In addition to long and short-stay parking lots, the airport has shopping malls, luggage storage, international restaurants, tapas bars, a children's play area, business lounges, a pharmacy and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Menorca Airport is located five kilometers southwest of Mahon, with bus route 10 providing public transport transfers to the central bus station in around 20 minutes. The single passenger terminal has Menorcan gift stores, a pharmacy, a child's playroom, a cafe-bar, restaurant, duty-free shopping, ATMs, free WiFi, car rental desks and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Mahon by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mahon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Mahon flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Menorca Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Mahon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Menorca Airport is 2 km from Mahon city centre. Public transport options include:
Menorca Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Menorca Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Menorca Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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