Balearic connection
Ferry Formentera - Palma
From Formentera to Mallorca in a single booking - with a stop or connection in Ibiza depending on the day
- Baleària via Ibiza, about 4 hours according to the operator; 4¼ to around 8 hours per connection in the feed
- One connection daily, departing La Savina in the afternoon
- Check-in in La Savina: 90 minutes with a vehicle, 60 minutes on foot before departure (Baleària)
What you should know about this connection
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Getting there & the terminal
The journey begins in La Savina, Formentera's only ferry port, at the Estación Marítima (s/n, 07870 Formentera). Baleària lists Wi-Fi, taxi, bus, a restaurant, parking and vending machines there. The port is small with short walking distances; what matters is using the check-in point given in your current departure notification, because on a connecting sailing the first leg carries the whole itinerary.
Check-in & departure
Baleària's general lead time applies to this connection: at least 90 minutes with a vehicle, at least 60 minutes on foot before departure. Keep photo ID and the boarding cards for all legs to hand. Vehicle type and dimensions must match the booking, and with a vehicle you should not assume a bus transfer in Ibiza - what counts is the through vehicle confirmation on your ticket.
On board and at the connection
On the leg to Palma, Baleària currently runs the Eleanor Roosevelt in its feed, a gas-powered fast ferry with seating categories, a café, outdoor terrace, Wi-Fi and a pet area. In Ibiza, your itinerary shows whether you stay on board, change ship, or - as a foot passenger - take the operator's bus between port areas. A stopover isn't a buffer for your own errands: follow the operator's instructions and keep your connecting boarding card ready.
Vehicles, bikes & pets
Baleària carries cars, motorbikes and bicycles on this connection. Whether your vehicle is treated the same on every leg only becomes clear in the full itinerary; measure it including any attachments and plan around the vehicle deck being closed during the crossing. The checklist is under Driving to Mallorca by ferry, camper details under Motorhomes on the ferry.
Pets need booked accommodation for the whole connection: a pet-friendly seat for pets up to eight kilos in a carrier, or a pet cabin or Casita depending on the ship, plus a pet boarding card and valid health documents. If the ship changes, the available option can change too - keep the pet passport, water and lead within easy reach for the connection. More under Taking your dog on the ferry.
Arrival & onward travel
In Palma, Baleària checks in at either Estación Marítima 3 or Dique del Oeste depending on the sailing; the arrival berth is on your ticket. The afternoon departure from La Savina brings you to Palma in the evening - arrange pickup, bus or hire car around the confirmed arrival time, not the typical route duration. The return direction is covered on the Palma-Formentera page.
Tickets & fares
Only compare itineraries with the same passengers, vehicles and seat categories. Before completing the booking, check whether your fare allows changes on both legs and how a missed connection is handled; changes and cancellations depend on the chosen fare tier. A cheap single leg doesn't help if the onward journey is booked separately with no buffer. Amounts are shown in the booking window, and the price overview gives a route comparison.
Via Ibiza
From La Savina to Palma in one itinerary
Baleària sells Formentera-Palma as a through connection via Ibiza. Depending on the date, the itinerary includes a short stop in Ibiza, a change of ship, or - for passengers without a vehicle - a bus transfer between Ibiza's ports. The operator states around four hours overall; in the feed, values per connection range from just over four to around eight hours.
So check not just the start and end points but the full itinerary in your booking - especially with a vehicle, since every leg must be confirmed.
- Travel time
- approx. 4¼-8 hrs
- Operator
- Baleària
- Route
- via Ibiza
- From price
- €90
Next connections
All details without guarantee. The operator's departure time and your booking confirmation are binding.
FAQ Formentera - Palma
Frequently asked questions
Answers about the ferry connection from Formentera to Palma.
Is there a direct ferry from Formentera to Palma?+
Baleària sells Formentera-Palma as a through connection via Ibiza, not as a nonstop route. Depending on the date, the itinerary includes a short stop, a change of ship, or - for foot passengers - a bus transfer between Ibiza's ports.
How long does Formentera-Palma take?+
The operator states around four hours overall; in the feed, values per connection range between just over four and around eight hours. The times for your specific connection are shown in the timetable.
When do I need to be at the port in La Savina?+
For this connection, Baleària requires at least 90 minutes' notice with a vehicle and at least 60 minutes on foot. Keep the boarding cards for all legs to hand and follow the operator's instructions in Ibiza.
What does the ferry from Formentera to Palma cost?+
The price is only confirmed once full travel details are entered and depends on seat category, vehicle and date. Compare routes in the price overview, and see the exact fare in the booking window.
Can I bring a car from Formentera to Palma?+
Yes, Baleària offers vehicle transport - but check before paying that the vehicle is confirmed for all legs of your connection. Dimensions and check-in are explained in Driving to Mallorca by ferry, camper details in Motorhomes on the ferry.
Can my dog come to Mallorca with me?+
Yes, as long as the right pet option is booked for every leg; if the ship changes, the available accommodation may also change. Spaces and documents are explained in Taking your dog on the ferry.