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Contemporary and modern art museum inside a dramatic seaside bastion. Strong Miró links and excellent architecture make it Palma’s essential art stop.
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Mahon to Palma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mahon to Palma will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 ferries from Mahon to Palma, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct ferries cover the 141 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 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.
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Ferries from Mahon to Palma run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 76 nautical miles (141 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Mahon to Palma are available to foot passengers.




Distance 76 nautical miles (141 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 3:45 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Mahon to Palma.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Trasmed | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Menorca Lines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Menorca Lines | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat |
Operator Menorca Lines | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Trasmed | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Menorca Lines | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Mahon to Palma ferries for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ABEL MATUTES | 10:00 AM Port of Ciutadella | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Port d'Alcúdia | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARGARITA SALAS | 7:00 PM Port of Ciutadella | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Port d'Alcúdia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Contemporary and modern art museum inside a dramatic seaside bastion. Strong Miró links and excellent architecture make it Palma’s essential art stop.
Joan Miró’s preserved studios and collection in a peaceful setting. Ideal for seeing where the artist worked and understanding his life in Mallorca.
Museum inside Bellver Castle tracing Palma’s history from antiquity onward. Visit for context on the city plus one of its best hilltop settings.
Palma’s emblematic old-town waterfront walk beside the cathedral and bay. Essential for photos, evening strolls, and first-time city orientation.
Palm-lined seafront promenade popular for walking and cycling with marina views. A classic Palma experience, especially around sunset.
Elegant modernist boulevard with cafés, galleries, and historic mansions. One of Palma’s best streets for architecture, shopping, and urban atmosphere.
A spiral pastry dusted with sugar, often eaten for breakfast. It is one of Mallorca’s best-known treats and traditionally made with lard.
Traditional Mallorcan tumbet layers fried potato, aubergine, and peppers with tomato sauce. A classic island home-style vegetable dish.
Sobrasada is a soft cured sausage seasoned with paprika. It is one of Mallorca’s signature products, spread on bread or used in cooked dishes.
Refined fine dining in a grand former hotel dining room, celebrated for elegant Mediterranean tasting menus and polished service.
Long-standing casual restaurant serving local rice dishes, roasted meats, and island recipes in a friendly traditional setting.
Historic cellar-style restaurant known for classic Mallorcan cuisine, rustic interiors, and a traditional atmosphere in central Palma.
Moderate for Spain: hotels rise in summer, dining is fair, and buses are affordable for most visitors.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Mahon to Palma ferries use the to Palma (Muelle Viejo) port pair. Use this guide to compare Mahon and Palma ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Palma (Muelle Viejo) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Palma (Muelle Viejo): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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