Why go
- Municipality in Balearic Islands, Spain.
- Served by Menorca Airport (MAH).
History
Mahon, historically known as Port Mahon in English, officially and in Catalan Maó, is the capital and second largest city of the island of Menorca, Spain. The city is on the eastern coast of the island, which is part of the archipelago and autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 23 direct destinations
- Air Berlin AB (737-800, A319, A320) · 5 routes: Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Munich, Palma de Mallorca
- Jet2.com LS (737-300) · 5 routes: East Midlands, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle
- Monarch Airlines ZB (A321, A320) · 5 routes: Birmingham, Leeds, London, London, Manchester
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, CRK, CRJ-900, CRJ-200, ATR 72) · 4 routes: Barcelona*, Madrid*, Palma de Mallorca*, Valencia*
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 4 routes: Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Stuttgart
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 3 routes: Barcelona, East Midlands, Valencia
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 3 routes: East Midlands, London, Manchester
- Harmony Airways HQ (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Brussels, Gerona
- British Airways BA (Embraer 190) · 1 route: London*
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Menorca Airport (MAH); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAH has direct flights to 23 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Barcelona, East Midlands, London, Manchester, Leeds…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Estació Marítima Maó Cos Nou, 0.9 km); routes include Moll de Llevant - Illa del Rei.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mahon (Menorca). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.