For Ibiza, the date often weighs more heavily than the aircraft model. The island is active from April to October, and two weekends concentrate demand: the club openings in late April (Pacha, Hï, and Ushuaïa between April 24 and 26, 2026) and their closings on October 9 and 10. Between these, the peak of summer is spectacular: the airport recorded 12,967 takeoffs and landings in August 2025, compared to 2,674 in January. In business aviation, Ibiza was Europe’s 3rd busiest arrival airport in July, behind Nice and Olbia.
Day and time matter just as much. On Friday evening, everyone arrives for the weekend; on Monday morning, everyone departs. These are the most expensive slots. Shifting by half a day, arriving on Thursday, or returning on Sunday evening, can sometimes significantly reduce the quote.
Then, the size of the aircraft. A small jet parks without issue in Ibiza. A large aircraft (Challenger, Gulfstream) often has to reposition to Palma or Valencia to wait, then return to pick you up: this empty leg adds to the price. For context, a repositioning from Barcelona costs around €4,500, from Nice around €6,500.
Finally, anticipation. Landing in Ibiza requires a slot, a reserved arrival time, like a restaurant reservation, which can be booked up to 15 days in advance. Booked early, you choose your time; last minute on a July Saturday, the airport chooses it for you.