Big news for U.S. travelers and dance music enthusiasts: Ibiza’s tourism officials are working to secure at least one weekly direct flight from the United States, a move that could make travel to the legendary Spanish island significantly easier for American visitors.
The effort will be a key focus at Routes Europe, an aviation industry event in Seville this April, when Ibizan authorities will meet with major airlines like Delta and American to explore the possibility of establishing a direct route. That’s according to a report by Diario de Ibiza, citing Juan Miguel Costa, Ibiza’s Director of Tourism.
Most American travelers currently reach Ibiza through connections in major European cities. The introduction of a direct New York-Palma de Mallorca flight in 2022 made the journey easier, and with Ibiza’s ever-growing popularity as a global party destination, officials believe a similar connection—potentially from New York, Miami or Atlanta—could drive even more high-spending tourism. According to 2023 data, American visitors spent an average $2,184 per trip to Spain, 60% higher than their international counterparts.
American tourists, many of whom travel to Ibiza to visit iconic clubs like Ushuaïa and Hï, spent an average $2,184 per trip to Spain in 2023—roughly 60% higher than their international counterparts, per Diario de Ibiza. Costa said the expenditures are largely “on leisure, hospitality and catering,” noting that while “it will never be massive, it’s very interesting because of this high spending capacity.”
Ibiza’s American-owned hotels, including Marriott and Hyatt, are also advocating for the route, recognizing its potential to attract more U.S. guests. While securing direct flights is a logistical challenge, officials are optimistic that growing demand and strategic partnerships with travel companies like Expedia could help make them a reality in the years ahead.