The innovative project, which will link by air the ports of Ibiza and Palma by means of seaplanes seaplanes will begin to take shape with its first official tests on November 5 and 6. This initiative, which promises to revolutionize inter-island mobility, was anticipated exclusively by La Voz de Ibiza. The first test flight will take place in Palma on November 5, with a presentation at 14:45 hours at the Real Club Nautico. At 15:30 hours will take place the inaugural flight, which will fly over the coast towards Andratx, returning to the port after a 30-minute trip.
On November 6th it will be the turn of Ibiza, where the presentation will be held at the dock of the Marina IGY at 14:00 hours. At 15:00 hours the test flight will take place, replicating the format of the previous day, flying over the coast of Ibiza and landing in the port after 30 minutes of flight.
A strategic service led by Isla Air Express
Isla Air Express, the Balearic company behind the project, has invested more than seven million euros in studies, acquisitions and the necessary authorizations to make this innovative connection a reality. The company has spent six years managing the necessary permits to establish seaplane flights between the islands and the mainland, seeking to offer new transportation alternatives that facilitate the transfer of residents and tourists. The project will not only improve mobility in the Balearic Islands, but also seeks to position the islands as a benchmark for modern transport in the Mediterranean. The service promises to shorten distances and enhance the tourist offer, consolidating Ibiza and Palma as pioneering destinations in mobility solutions.
Impact on mobility and tourism
The launch of this service responds to the growing need to improve connections between the islands, providing a more agile and efficient option to traditional maritime transport. In addition, the possibility of landing directly at the ports adds a differential attraction for tourism, reinforcing the mobility offer in both destinations. With these tests, Ibiza and Palma are closer to consolidating a unique air route in the Mediterranean. If the tests meet expectations, commercial flights could be operational shortly, opening new doors to tourism and island connectivity.
