How to get to Ibiza (Island) from Alicante

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Compare flight and ferry for Alicante to Ibiza (Island)

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £86 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £86, while a flight costs an average of £159.

Distance: 178 km

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Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island)

Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Ibiza (Island), with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) is a ferry with an average price of £86.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Ibiza (Island):

A ferry is £74 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) costing on average £159.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Ibiza (Island) take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and Ibiza (Island) including taking a flight and ferry.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 40m sooner (2h 3m by flight vs 3h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £159 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Alicante to Ibiza (Island)

How to get to Ibiza (Island) from Alicante by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Alicante to Ibiza (Island)

Travel to Ibiza (Island) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Ibiza (Island).

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There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Ibiza (Island) including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) is a ferry with an average price of £86.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Ibiza (Island):

A ferry is £74 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) costing on average £159.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Ibiza (Island) take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 3m.

The Alicante to Ibiza (Island) distance is approximately 178 km.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Ibiza (Island) as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Ibiza (Island):
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Ibiza Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Denia and arrive in Ibiza-Botafoc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Ibiza (Island), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, Iberia, Ryanair, CitizenPlane to go to Ibiza (Island) by flight.
  • Travel with Balearia to go to Ibiza (Island) by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Balearia.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Ibiza (Island) often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Palma, Formentera (Island). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ibiza (Island) and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Alicante to Ibiza (Island), you can choose from several travel options including flight and ferry.
To fully experience Ibiza, 3 to 5 days are recommended to explore its beaches, nightlife, and cultural attractions.
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