With only one airport on the island, it’s important you know everything you can about Menorca airport, also known as Mahon airport.
Mahon Airport is located in Maó (Mahon) and Sant Lluís. Only 4.5 km (2.8 miles) southwest of Mahon city centre, but 47 km away from Ciutadella – situated on the West of the island.
Live flight information can be found directly on the official Mahon airport website’s homepage here.
Mahon Airport Services
The Menorca airport of Mahon has plenty of services and amenities available having seen plenty of upgrades in recent years.
- ATMs
- Children’s play area
- Currency exchange
- Duty free
- Food, drink and retail concessions
- Information desk
- Pharmacy
Restaurants in Mahon Airport
There are plenty of food and beverage options in the Menorca airport and we’ve listed these below for easy convenience:
Café Pans
Serving up coffee, pastries and a variety of savoury snacks. Located at Floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone.
Breadway
A Grab&Go restaurant focusing on fresh, natural and healthy food. Located on floor 2. Salidas. Passenger-only zone.
Dehesa Santa María
Serving up Iberian tapas made with high quality produce, such as Iberian ham or tasty cheeses. Was down with beautiful wines and elegant desserts. Located on floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone.
Enrique Tomás
A small food truck serving up primarily Iberian ham, as well as other selections of cold meats, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Located on floor 0. Parking. Exterior area
Gourmed
A premium food store serving high quality foods and regional artisan products. Located on floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone.
Paulaner
Serving a selection of Bavarian treats including beers and sausages, eisbein, sauerkraut, pretzels. Located in floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Tutti Frutti
Providing sweats and treats for those with a sweeter tooth. Nuts, chocolate, crisps and gift items for children. Located on floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
Clothing shops in Mahon Airport
ALE-HOP
Offers a variety of fashion accessories for the Menorca airport passengers as well as gifts and home décor items. Found on floor 2. Salidas. Passenger-only zone.
Sunglass Hut
At the Sunglass Hut in the Mahon airport you’re presented with the latest and most trendy sunglasses to select from. Located on floor 2. Salidas. Passenger-only zone
Vidal & Vidal
Providing a Menorcan style shopping experience with unique jewellery for yourself or your loved one from rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and more. As well as clothing, handbags and accessories. Located on floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone
XOP
Another store providing a range of clothing and accessories focusing on high quality. Located on floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone.
Additional Menorca airport stores
Menorca Duty Free
Express duty free and Menorca duty free are available for those final treats before heading on your flight such as perfumes and cosmetics, drinks, snacks and tobacco. Both are located on floor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone.
Pharmacy
Providing typical health and beauty products. Located on floor 1. Departures. Public Zone.
WHSmith
Serving the passengers of Menorca airport with a variety of books, stationary, gifts, and much more. 2 stores are present, one located on Floor 0. Salidas. Public Zone and the second store located on rloor 2. Departures. Passenger-only zone.
Airlines that service Menorca airport
Over 30 airlines service the airport in Menorca ranging from a variety of countries around the world. Please find the below the full list of airlines that currently serve Mahon airport.
| AIR EUROPA | BA EUROFLYER | ENTER AIR | LUXAIR | SMARTWINGS HUNGARY | TRANSAVIA (TRA) |
| AIR HORIZONT LTD | BINTER CANARIAS | EUROWINGS | MARATHON AIRLINES | SMARTWINGS SLOVAKIA (TVQ) | TUI AIRWAYS |
| AIR NOSTRUM | EASYJET EUROPE (EJU) | IBERIA EXPRESS | NEOS SPA | SWIFTAIR | TUI FLY BELGIUM |
| ALTENRHEIN LUFTFAHRT GMBH | EASYJET (EZY) | JET2.COM | OCTAVIA AIRLINES | SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES | TUI FLY (TUI) |
| AUSTRIAN AIRLINES | EASYJET SWITZERLAND (EZS) | LOT POLISH | RYANAIR (RYR) | TAP PORTUGAL | VOLOTEA |
| BA CITYFLYER LTD | EDELWEISS AIR AG | LUFTHANSA | RYANAIR (RYS) | TRANSAVIA | VUELING AIRLINES |
Live Menorca airport flight data
To ensure you flight is departing from Mahon airport on time, or there’s a flight arriving into Mahon airport you can search from live data feeds on the official Menorca airport website at Aena Menorca Live Flight Information.
Parking at Mahon airport
The Menorca airport has multiple parking facilities to service you during your visit.
Menorca Airport P1 general car park is aimed at those who require a short or mid-length stay.
The P2 long-stay car park is ideal if you’re leaving your car at Mahon airport while on holiday or away for a long journey.
Lastly the Express parking provides the fastest and most efficient way to park at the Menorca Airport. Perfect for dropping off or picking up passengers.
Mahon airport parking FAQ
- You don’t need to book in advance, but early bird discounts are available for those who pre book
- Where can I book the Menorca airport parking
- Their webiste here
- Their app “Aena App (in the “Book your Car Park” section)”
- Telephone number: (34) 91 321 10 00
- You can make changes in the same way you book the service. Via the App, website or via telephone
- Access if allowed 3 hours before the arrival date and time set in your booking
- You have 2 hours to leave the car park post your time is up if you’re booking has started
- Find further information on the official Menorca airport website here.
Menorca Airport Car Hire
Undoubtedly exploring Menorca by car is the easiest way to see the island, or moped. Unfortunately public transport is limited as doesn’t always get you to the hidden gems Menorca has to offer.
We recommend hiring a car well in advance during the peak summer season of July and August. Cars are limited on the island and naturally the increased influx of guests on the island reduce availability and push up car hire prices in Menorca. Whereas outside of the peak season, availability increases and prices are more affordable.
Car hire companies are located at Menorca Airport and can be easily found on Floor 0. These companies include: Hertz; Avis; Europcar; Enterprise. You can compare car hire prices from Menorca airport here.
Menorca Airport Public Transport
We’re primarily talking about buses here. Which are the most ideal more of transport in Menorca but they can be very convenient.
Line 10 is the only bus that serves Mahon airport. Connecting the airport to the bus station in the capital, Mahón for just under €3 one way. There’s further Line 10 route information here. And in the capital you can connect to the wider island, the full Mahon bus list can be found here.
History of Menorca airport
The Menorca airport history is a unique and interesting one for those enthusiasts amongst us and the beginning of the airport was marked by the Civil Spanish War. Therefore a strong argument was put forward in the requirement for a military airbase on Menorca.
Subsequently work on the airport began in the summer of 1936 to level the airfield. By the end of the conflict in 1939 the usable area of runway had reached 850 metres. With the first aircraft landing a Fiat biplane having come from the neighbouring island of Mallorca, from the capital Palma.
During the 1940’s the airfield was barely used. However, in the summer of 1949 the Ministry of Aviation decide to open the then named airport, San Luis Airport to civil air traffic, domestic and international traffic in addition to international technical stopovers. With the inaugural flight made by Aviaco from Barcelona in August of 1949 establishing a consistent route from Barcelona to Mahon.
Over the years there were several extensions to the runway, including extensions in 1959 and 1961 with entry into the Aviaco’s DC-4s made further extensions necessary.
Significantly in September 1965 the San Luis Airport officially changed names to what its now commonly referred to as – Mahon Airport.
Passenger growth at the airport
Over time, passenger numbers increased with modern day tourism as well as the increasing size of planes with advancements in technology. Ultimately leading to a review of the airports location resulting in a new airport needing to be built from 1968 onwards.
Work began on this new airport in 1967 and on March 24th 1969 the new Mahon Airport was opened in its current location with a single runway and terminal to service guests. This new airport marked the tourism boom and passenger numbers through this airport doubled in only a few years. In 1968 112,000 travellers used the previous San Luis airport, whereas in 1970 239,000 passengers passed through the new facility.
The international traffic area was increased in 1977 to absorb the huge increase in airport traffic, tripling between 1970 and 1979.
Mahon airport upgrades
Improvements and upgrades followed due to the ever increasing tourism numbers. For example on May 1988 work was completed on another terminal. Split into two floors: A ground floor for arrivals and baggage reclaim and an upper floor which served a joint check-in area and two boarding areas for domestic and international flights.
Meanwhile in recent years the departures terminal has received a well deserved upgrade into a more spacious and airy terminal. Increasing the array of shops, restaurants and areas of rest for travellers.
