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Ibiza: where to stay and how to get there from Ireland

Ibiza for families and couples, not just clubbers: summer flights from Dublin and Belfast, best months, sea temperatures and the right area to book.

Updated Saturday 17 October 2026

Why go

Ibiza is best known for its clubs, but most of the island is calm. The east and north coasts have small resorts, sandy coves and pine forest, and suit families well.

There is more to it than beaches. The walls of the old town in Ibiza Town, Dalt Vila, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. You can also take a ferry across to Formentera for the day.

Getting there from Ireland

Direct flights run in the summer season only:

  • Dublin: Ryanair, about 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Belfast International: Jet2.com and easyJet, about 2 hours 50 minutes

From Cork, Shannon and Knock, the usual option is to connect through Dublin, or fly to Majorca or Barcelona and take a ferry.

The island is small. Playa d’en Bossa and Figueretas are about 10 minutes by car from the airport. Santa Eulària and Sant Antoni take roughly 25 to 30 minutes. Public buses link the airport with Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni.

When to go

Air temperatures are long-term averages for Ibiza airport, from Wikipedia’s climate table. Sea temperatures come from seatemperature.org.

  • May and June: highs of 23°C to 27°C. The sea warms from 19°C to about 23°C. Club season starts with opening parties at the end of April, so book family breaks away from the party areas.
  • July and August: highs of 30°C and the sea at 25°C to 26°C. The island is at its busiest, and the clubbing calendar runs at full tilt.
  • September: about 28°C, with the warmest sea of the year at around 25°C. A strong month for couples.
  • October: highs around 24°C and the sea near 23°C. Quieter as the season winds down.
  • Winter: highs of about 16°C, and no direct flights from Ireland.

Where to stay

  • Santa Eulària: a relaxed east coast town with two gently sloping beaches, good restaurants and no big club scene. A strong pick for families.
  • Es Canar: a small, quiet resort to the north of Santa Eulària, suited to families and couples.
  • Sant Antoni: the west coast town with the Sunset Strip bars and plenty of nightlife. Quieter hotels sit around the bay towards Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent.
  • Playa d’en Bossa: a long beach close to Ibiza Town and the airport, home to the big clubs. Lively, and better for adults.

Good for

  • Couples who want good food, sunsets and an old town to explore
  • Families who base themselves on the east or north coast
  • Groups of friends who want the big-name clubs
  • Day trips to Formentera

The same Balearic rules that apply in Magaluf also cover parts of Sant Antoni. Happy hours and pub crawls are banned in those zones, and shops can’t sell alcohol between 9.30pm and 8am. Some clubs, including Ushuaïa in Playa d’en Bossa, are strictly over 18s.

Late deal tip

If a deal in Playa d’en Bossa or Sant Antoni looks cheap, check how close the hotel is to the clubs. For a family break, filter for Santa Eulària, Es Canar or Portinatx, even if the shortlist is shorter.

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